Upcycling & Repurpose of Damaged Linen by Embroidery Methods to achieve Waste Reduction & Environmental Sustainability
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
Upcycle and extend lifespan of damaged linens while reducing disposal waste. Successfully reduced textile waste through upcycling damaged linens using cost-effective strategies.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Recycling, Material Waste, Operational Management, Supply Chain, Housekeeping, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Upcycle and extend lifespan of damaged linens while reducing disposal waste.
Background
Approximately 6% of linens in circulation are damaged, contributing to significant textile waste.
Methods
Adopted PDSA method: repair via embroidery, repurpose into smaller linens, and join linens together.
Results
Reduced waste by 34.9%, extended linen lifespan beyond 3 years, and saved $11,311 annually.
Conclusion
Successfully reduced textile waste through upcycling damaged linens using cost-effective strategies.
Lessons Learnt
Simple repair and repurpose methods can achieve sustainability while cutting costs.
Keywords
Linen Upcycling, Textile Waste Reduction, Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Connie Wong |
Project Member(s) | Joey Chua Sok Hoon |
Connect with this contributor!
Connie Wong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg