Using a Microfibre Umbrella Dryer for quicker umbrella drying to reduce Plastic use and improve Environmental Sustainability
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
Improve wet umbrella management, reduce plastic waste by 30%, and maintain safety for individuals on Sengkang General. Microfibre umbrella dryers are scalable and align with Singapore Green Plan 2030 to reduce waste disposal by 30% by 2030.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Food ＆ Plastic Waste, Material Waste, Value Based Care, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
Improve wet umbrella management, reduce plastic waste by 30%, and maintain safety for individuals on Sengkang General Hospital premises.
Background
Dripping umbrellas during rainy days caused slippery floors, hazardous falls, and excess plastic sleeve waste, impacting sustainability goals.
Methods
Used Design-Thinking methodology: identified user needs, tested a two-layer microfibre umbrella dryer at high-traffic areas for one month.
Results
Achieved 40% reduction in annual umbrella sleeve trash, improved user satisfaction, reduced slip risks, and eliminated additional costs for umbrella management.
Conclusion
Microfibre umbrella dryers are scalable and align with Singapore Green Plan 2030 to reduce waste disposal by 30% by 2030. No additional costs compared to plastic sleeves.
Lessons Learnt
Simple, low-cost solutions can achieve significant sustainability outcomes while maintaining safety and user satisfaction.
Keywords
Microfibre Dryer, Plastic Waste, 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) | Choong Shang Yang |
Project Member(s) | Choong Shang Yang |
Connect with this contributor!
Choong Shang Yang - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg