Delivering sustainable healthcare in Hunter New England

Hunter New England Local Health District (LHD) is working towards becoming carbon and waste neutral by 2030.

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Carbon and waste neutral by 2030

Hunter New England LHD (HNELHD) will be carbon and waste neutral by 2030.
 

Under our ambitious new initiative Sustainable Healthcare: Together Towards Zero, we’ll make significant investments over the next decade in solar power, water sustainability and energy efficient practices.
 

Over the coming years, we will work to phase out our carbon footprint and become an industry and community leader in sustainability. 

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Our key focus areas

Energy

Waste

Water

Our projects

Container deposit scheme - Tamworth

Tamworth Hospital is recycling bottles and cans to help the disadvantaged.  

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Contact us

Get in touch with the Hunter New England LHD Sustainability Team at HNELHD-SustainableHealthcare2030@health.nsw.gov.au

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