How can the circular economy work in the healthcare sector? - live chat
by Hannah Gould from on (#121DV)
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Last year in England alone there were almost 10m operations, 22m visits to A&E and 16m hospital admissions. Due to changing demographics such as an ageing population, the pressure on healthcare systems will only intensify.
The circular economy is the concept of keeping resources in use for as long as possible through their recovery and re-use. Proponents believe applying these principles to healthcare could help ease the pressure on the sector by saving money and serving patients better.
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