Environmental Leader: Medical Industry Focuses on Energy Use, Waste

Environmental Leader: Medical Industry Focuses on Energy Use, Waste (04/27/10):

Dealing with medical waste is becoming a big concern for medical facilities from both environmental and cost viewpoints. As a result, more hospitals are turning to reprocessing single-use medical products as a way to reduce waste and cut costs. More than 25 percent of U.S. hospitals are taking advantage of this service, according to a recent report.