Policy and strategy
NHS Wales decarbonisation strategic delivery plan 2025 to 2030 - Part 11: Waste
Our plan to reduce the environmental impact of NHS Wales and support the Welsh Government’s Net Zero ambition for the public sector.
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25: Minimise the environmental impact of waste generation across NHS Wales by increasing re‑use and repair, fostering peer‑led learning and strengthening waste segregation and recycling systems
25a: Develop an NHS Wales waste strategy that reflects circular economy principles and establishes waste stream‑specific targets (including re‑use and repair, use of tiger bags, a switch from single use to reusable catering items, and segregation of sharps boxes)
Proposed owners: NWSSP (NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership).
Implemented by: January 2027.
25b: Develop a tailored organisational waste management plan considering the waste hierarchy and circular economy principles; as well as ensuring compliance with Natural Resources Wales regulations, this plan should outline:
- a communication strategy to promote effective waste segregation at the source across all departments
- collaboration arrangements involving internal stakeholders (such as procurement managers) and external partners (such as licensed waste management contractors)
- defined roles and responsibilities within the NHS organisation
Proposed owners: WHEF (Welsh Health Environmental Forum); all NHS organisations (waste manager or equivalent).
Implemented by: September 2026.
25c: Develop and implement all‑Wales training for waste managers and health board procurement managers to ensure alignment with waste regulations and the upcoming NHS Wales waste strategy
Proposed owners: NWSSP.
Implemented by: January 2027.