It’s spooky season — and this year, we’re talking about something scarier than ghosts or goblins: medical waste. From used needles and old bandages to expired meds and hospital gowns, the healthcare industry produces millions of tons of waste every year. But where does it all go?

In this Halloween episode, we dig into the chilling truth behind medical waste — how it’s handled, why it’s such a big problem, and what hospitals and organizations like Health Care Without Harm are doing to make the system cleaner and greener. Expect laughs, learning, and a few “eww” moments as we peel back the layers on the not-so-glamorous side of healthcare.

• [0:00] Intro
• [9:40] Upcoming Events
• [13:40] Understanding Medical Waste
• [20:34] The Scale of Impact of Medical Waste
• [25:42] Understanding Medical Waste Treatment
• [28:10] The of Home in Medical Waste
• [31:58] Safe Disposal of Medications & Medical Supplies
• [35:04] Innovations in Waste Reduction in Healthcare
• [47:09] Importance of Awareness in Medical Waste
• [51:01] Closing

• https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/health-care-waste
• https://www.trihazsolutions.com/how-much-medical-waste-is-produced-each-year/
• https://www.epa.gov/rcra/medical-waste
• https://www.goodrx.com
• https://practicegreenhealth.org/
• https://noharm.org/

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