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The Hospital del Mar has launched a collaboration with the Fundació Formació i Treball aimed at giving a second life to unused clothing. This innovative project focuses on recycling uniforms and garments from the hospital that are no longer usable or have been damaged, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.
Eva Torres, the Hospital del Mar’s Hospitality Management Director, explains that uniforms often wear out due to aggressive washing and disinfection processes, misuse, and changes in design. “We identify clothing as waste and seek sustainable solutions,” notes Torres. So far, more than 2,400 kilograms of textile material have been recovered, marking a significant step toward waste reduction.
From the Fundació Formació i Treball, Íngrid Plana highlights that these partnerships allow for progress toward a more sustainable model while generating job opportunities for vulnerable individuals. She also states that the collaboration helps mitigate the environmental impact associated with textile waste management.
The recovery process includes characterizing each piece using NIRS technology, which classifies the material by its type and fiber percentage. This is followed by the manual separation of unsuitable elements like buttons or zippers. The recycled material is then used to manufacture new thread in other companies, which produce fibers to create new garments.
Rocío Ibáñez, head of the Sustainability Area at Hospital del Mar, emphasizes the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social inclusion. This initiative not only aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals promoted by the UN, but it also forms part of a larger effort to reduce waste generation through recycling and reuse. The collaboration between these two entities represents a firm step toward a more sustainable and responsible future.
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