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Operating Theatre Waste Generation and Segregation in a Tertiary Hospital: A Prospective Waste Audit

A research article published in the ANZ Journal of Surgery in 2026

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    14-09-2026 to 14-09-2027

    Available on-demand until 14th September 2027

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    Free

  • Education type

    Publication

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Healthcare is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, with operating theatres recognised as some of the most carbon-intensive areas of hospitals. Waste disposal practices substantially contribute to this footprint. Accurate quantification of operating theatre waste streams is essential to inform targeted sustainability interventions.

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