{"id":2731,"date":"2026-06-30T09:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T02:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/?post_type=environmental&p=2731"},"modified":"2026-07-21T10:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T03:40:18","slug":"waste-and-medical-waste-management","status":"publish","type":"environmental","link":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/en\/environmental\/resource-efficiency\/waste-and-medical-waste-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste and Medical Waste Management"},"content":{"rendered":"Vichaivej International Hospital Group manages waste through a structured system covering general, recyclable, infectious, and hazardous waste, with clear segregation, proper disposal, and transparent disclosure of waste performance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn the healthcare sector, waste management is not only an environmental issue. It is also\u00a0directly linked\u00a0to patient safety, employee protection, contractor safety, and community well-being. Vichaivej International Hospital Group therefore applies a structured waste management system covering\u00a0<\/span>general waste, recyclable waste, infectious waste, and hazardous waste<\/span><\/b>, with strong emphasis on segregation at source, proper storage, and compliant disposal.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor\u00a0<\/span>infectious and medical waste<\/span><\/b>, strict safety measures are applied to minimize risks to patients, personnel, contractors, and surrounding communities. Hazardous and chemical waste are also managed systematically according to their classification.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

2025 Waste Performance\u00a0at a Glance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nIn\u00a02025, the Group reported the following key waste management results:\r\n
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  • Total waste generated:\u00a0644,982.94 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Non-hazardous landfill waste (general waste):\u00a0430,493.65 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Waste-to-energy waste:\u00a010,669.88 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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        • Incinerated waste (infectious + hazardous):\u00a0134,884.10 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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          • Non-hazardous waste recycled\/reused:\u00a068,935.31 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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            • Hazardous waste recycled\/reused:\u00a00 kg<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBased on the disclosed figures, non-hazardous waste recycled or reused represents about\u00a0<\/span>10.69% of total waste generated<\/span><\/b>, providing a useful baseline for future recycling performance tracking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

              A Process That Starts with Segregation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe Group\u2019s waste management approach reflects the principles of\u00a0<\/span>Reduce, Reuse,\u00a0Recycle\u00a0(3Rs)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and follows a clear process from origin to final treatment:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n
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              1. Segregate waste at the source\u00a0by category<\/li>\r\n \t
              2. Store waste safely and appropriately\u00a0based on risk profile<\/li>\r\n \t
              3. Control internal transport\u00a0in line with healthcare requirements<\/li>\r\n \t
              4. Treat or dispose of waste according to type, including landfill, incineration, energy recovery, or recycling<\/li>\r\n \t
              5. Track and\u00a0disclose\u00a0performance data\u00a0to support continuous improvement<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThis process-oriented approach helps the Group\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0that waste management is embedded in day-to-day operations, rather than handled only at the point of disposal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

                Recycling and Resource Recovery<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe Group\u2019s disclosure also makes it easier to see that waste management is not limited to disposal. By reporting both\u00a0<\/span>recycled\/reused waste<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>waste-to-energy volumes<\/span><\/b>, the Group shows that part of its waste stream is being redirected toward more resource-efficient outcomes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis is an important strength from an ESG perspective, as it highlights not just compliance, but also progress toward better waste recovery and more responsible materials management.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/span>Vichaivej International Hospital Group\u2019s waste and medical waste management approach\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0a system built on\u00a0<\/span>clear waste categorization,\u00a0appropriate treatment\u00a0methods, and measurable disclosure<\/span><\/b>. In 2025, the Group reported\u00a0<\/span>644,982.94 kg<\/span><\/b>\u00a0of total waste, including\u00a0<\/span>134,884.10 kg<\/span><\/b>\u00a0of incinerated infectious and hazardous waste, and\u00a0<\/span>68,935.31 kg<\/span><\/b>\u00a0of non-hazardous waste recycled or reused.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>","protected":false},"parent":2718,"menu_order":0,"template":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2731"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/environmental"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3225,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2731\/revisions\/3225"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}