I am keen to understand how individual Trusts manage the recycling of items such as enteral feed bottles. My network involves creating closed loop solutions in conjunction with Manufacturers of the products, FM and NHS teams, and end processor recyclers. I would appreciate any feedback, to see how much standardisation there is for these items.
Hi Debra, we are just starting to look at this in our hospital. I would be interested in learning more about what you have considered as solutions.
Hi Debra and Shazia, our Trust are also hoping to look at this shortly - as well as for other products used in maternity/neonatal/paediatrics particularly as part of a wider project. could we share contact details? I'm at e.vittery@nhs.net
Hello Emma, thank you for your contact details and I have sent you an email this morning.
Hi Emma -mine is shazia.adalat@gstt.nhs.uk. Look forward to hearing what everyone is doing!
Hi Debra, Shazia and Vittery. Perfect timing! Im part of a project team that is looking at HDPE recycling as well. We have connected with theatres, and maternity to start.
Weve been fortunate to gan some funding through Welsh Gov, and will set up a project where a local social enterprise will pick up the plastics, and transport it to a local business, who will shred and recycle.
We as a Health Board wont be making money on this but the social enterprise and the business will, helping local economy. Can we all connect on a Teams call next week, please? joanne.sullivan3@wales.nhs.uk
I would be very happy to Joanne. Shazia.adalat@gstt.nhs.uk.
Good Morning Joanne, Shazoa and Vittery. More than happy to set up a Teams call. I am on leave today but will pick this up first thing Monday. In advance, are you able to detail the supplier and products please so I can review what this looks like Nationally please?
Hi Debra, most of the trusts we work with consign this as offensive waste, but we would absolutely support the recycling of these materials where possible. I'd be glad to join in the conversation: gwing@sharpsmart.co.uk
Hi! I'd be super interested to connect with everyone in the comments - we are working on some R&D around this and would be very keen to get some insight on your experiences (and always open to collaboration) https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyguthrie1/
Thank you Guy and Amy, I would be pleased to include you both in any discussions. I have availability over Teams on Thursday the 29th of February if that works for everyone's diary? Appreciate it will be hard to find suitability for everyone.
Thanks, I'm in an all-day event on the 29th but if it's in the morning I might be able to jump out for a little while, so please do share with me.
Good Morning All, Apologies I was on a training course much of last week. I will send an email out now with some suggested dates for next week, given peoples diaries (mine included) may be booked now for the 29th.
Hello! You may have come across this project already but if not, it may be of interest to you - this team in Gloucester switched to reusable feed bottles for enteral feeding. https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/resources/susqi-case-stud…
Thank you Rachel, that is really interesting, I will have a good read through now
Hello again Rachel, I have set up a Teams call with interested parties around this subject on the 6th of March, 12- 12.30pm by way of an introduction. if you would like to join please do send me a private message with your contact details, and I will forward you an invite.
Hi Rachel
Thank you for your message..
Im clicking on the link but it seems to be unavailable, sorry...
Hi Joanne,
That's strange - the link is working for me. If you click 'Resources' in the top black panel of the website, and then search "Gloucestershire" in the right hand search bar, the case study should be the 3rd or 4th result titled "SusQI Case Study: Enteral feeding equipment sustainability initiative" - maybe you will be able to open it directly yourself?
Best wishes,
Rachel
Rachel McLean Thanks - I have it now. Fab work - well done.
Hello,
We developed a small research project around this - happy to share it with those interested as perhaps we could collaborate and apply for some funding.
Many thanks
Luise
Hello Luise, thank you for contributing to this thread. We have a call over Teams next week to discuss the current projects, please do send me an private message with your contact details and I shall add you to the invite list.
Amazing - thank you. My email address is luise.marino@swyt.nhs.uk - look forward to meeting you.
Good Morning Shazia, I am happy to pick this up for you. If you can send me a private message with your contact details I can supply further details. Much appreciated.