CGH Food Services Environmental Sustainability Transformation Journey
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
1) Reinvent food waste. 2) Repurpose plastic packaging. The project achieved waste minimization and cost savings, aligning with sustainability goals.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Management, Recycling, Food ＆ Plastic Waste
About this Content
Aims
1) Reinvent food waste. 2) Repurpose plastic packaging. 3) Reduce single-use disposables.
Background
Daily food services generate significant waste. The initiative seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waste.
Methods
Adopted Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle for identifying, reinventing, and reducing waste materials.
Results
2,330kg of food waste reinvented; 85kg of plastic waste repurposed; 1,100kg of single-use disposables avoided, resulting in cost savings of $11,700 annually.
Conclusion
The project achieved waste minimization and cost savings, aligning with sustainability goals.
Lessons Learnt
Feedback-driven waste reduction fosters environmental sustainability and operational cost savings.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – 1st Prize (Environmental Sustainability category)
Keywords
Food Waste, Plastic Reduction, Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics |
Project Lead(s) | Varona Chan |
Project Member(s) | Alex Chong |
Connect with this contributor!
Varona Chan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_877_CGH_SHM_2023_CGH_Food_Services_Environmental_Sustainability_Transformation_Journey.pdf