The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital was the first NHS site to introduce Every Can Counts. Since launching in 2008 the impact of the campaign has continued to aid the hospitals desire to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and help promote recycling.
What we did
- Effectively implemented communications materials
- Installed an Every Can Counts can crusher
- Hosted a launch event within the hospital
- Ran a can bale competition providing gift vouchers to winners
- Visible recycling points for both staff and patients
How it counted
- Drinks can recycling has increased significantly
- Helped boost other materials recycling
- Reduced waste to landfill by 23%
- Increased awareness of recycling with staff and patients
