Outputs

Dani Farrow presented After the Single Use to healthcare stakeholders at the Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting.

Peeling back the layers of medical devices, this hands-on workshop revealed the hidden complexity - and environmental cost - of plastics in modern healthcare. What lies beneath matters.

With over 2 billion tests yearly, lateral flow kits generate 16,000 tonnes of plastic waste. This study highlights reducing plastic use, informing policy, product design, and packaging to lessen the environmental impact.

Plastics pose serious health risks, yet industry influence is weakening the Global Plastics Treaty commitments. A strong, binding Article 19 is essential to protect public health and ensure the treaty delivers real change.