Our commitment to environmental sustainability is driven by the goal of preserving our planet for future generations through effective waste reduction and responsible manufacturing practices.
Turning waste reduction into real impact: Recognising National Recycling Week
As National Recycling Week (11-17 November 2024) shines a spotlight on environmental awareness, Slade Health is proud to share our efforts in reducing waste and promoting a sustainable future.
Key sustainability initiatives at Slade Health Key sustainability initiatives at Slade Health
Recycling and reuse programs
- We prevent over 80,000 pieces of polystyrene from reaching landfills annually by reusing delivery materials
- Approximately 60,000 cartons per year are recycled, with excess packaging processed for further recycling
- Each week, we recycle 5,500 litres of paper and 1,100 litres of plastic, while 84% of large shippers, 70% of small shippers, and 76% of ice bricks are reused or recycled
As Australia’s first licensed paperless compounder, we have eliminated the need for paper documentation in the compounding process, saving over five tonnes of paper every year. Our fully digital compounding process ensures heightened safety and efficiency while significantly reducing our environmental footprint. Learn more here.
Making a lasting impactMaking a lasting impact
Slade Health General Manager – Client Relations, Paula Clark, said, “We are committed to reducing medical waste and operating in a sustainable manner that ensures the wellbeing of our patients, customers, people and the planet. Partnering with Greenfleet and our innovative measures ensure we’re actively contributing towards a lower waste and carbon footprint.”
Slade Health is continually reviewing how we operate and exploring new initiatives that minimise our environmental impact, including better ways to manage energy and water, reduce transportation emissions, and further reduce paper waste.
Learn more about what matters at Slade here.