The World Health Organisation estimates that 85% of health industry waste is general and non-hazardous but unfortunately it is still refused as 'contaminated' and 'medical waste' by local recyclers. So how can hospitals reduc this? Leanne Flynn is an Orthopaedic Scrub Nurse at Gosford Private Hospital but she's also known as a Sustainability Champion.

How can hospitals reduce their waste?

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Delve into the unusual, unique and always interesting with Kia Handley. Not to be confused with the car model, Kia (rhymes with tyre) is an Elvis-loving, vintage wearing Novocastrian who has moved houses more times than she cares to remember. If you're looking for another side to the news, a chance to meet incredible people just like you and a little bit of light hearted banter then welcome - you've come to the right place!

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