The partnership will extend to 10 specialist services in the Midlands and East Sussex, including hospitals, community-based multidisciplinary team (MDT) units, and high-dependency care homes offering mental health care, rehabilitation and integrated care pathways.
Zest Recycle said it will focus on separating recyclable and non-recyclable materials while taking into consideration the unique waste streams associated with healthcare and all environmental regulations and ethical standards.
Jasbinder Bhullar, commercial director for St Matthews Healthcare, said: “At St Matthews Healthcare, delivering person-centred care whilst promoting sustainability is at the heart of our social values policy.
“Partnering with Zest Recycle allows us to enhance our waste management processes while aligning with our commitment to environmental responsibility. Their expertise and innovative approach ensure we can focus on delivering exceptional care, knowing our waste is managed efficiently and sustainably.”
Roland Archer, sales director for Zest Recycle, added: “The partnership we have developed with St Matthews Healthcare is a great example of how a collaborative and consultative approach can deliver results.
“St Matthews Healthcare is fully committed to improving the sustainability of their waste operations across their sites and have allowed us to really get under the skin of the business, through our consultative approach”
The partnership has set a goal to increase recycling rates across all facilities and identify and implement cost-effective sustainability strategies.
Zest Recycle said that it also hopes to promote an eco-conscious culture among staff and stakeholders through initiatives like the “Start Fresh” communications campaign.
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