TextThe Born Green Generation movement aims to decrease the usage of plastic and gradually phase out toxic chemicals in maternity, neonatal and paediatric wards. The project specifically targets the critical first 1000 days of a child’s life, protecting vulnerable populations from exposure, i.e. mothers, newborns and children.
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The “Born Free Generation” initiative aims to decrease the usage of plastic and gradually phase out toxic chemicals in maternity, neonatal and paediatric wards. The project specifically targets the critical first 1000 days of a child’s life, protecting vulnerable populations from exposure, i.e. mothers, newborns and children.
Health Care Without Harm Asia's policy paper titled "Protecting Health, Protecting Our Planet: Addressing Plastic Waste Pollution in Healthcare Facilities" highlights the significant impact of plastics on human and planetary health within the healthcare industry. Plastics have played a crucial role in medical advancements but also pose health risks due to hazardous chemicals and by-products. Improper waste management and disposal methods, such as incineration, contribute to pollution and environmental degradation.
