Iodine Recycling Program of the Affidea Group in cooperation with BAYER.
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AFFIDEA
Objective Action
Affidea Group consistently undertakes initiatives to balance economic growth through its nationwide network with the need to protect the environment. The aim is to reduce its ecological footprint by incorporating best practices of sustainable development in its strategic planning. Specifically, through the re:contrast programme, the need for new iodine is reduced, as both its extraction and its presence in water is reduced, as its recovery and re-use means that it is not released into wastewater.
Target Audience
Duration
From 2023 until today.
Description
This is a innovative project to recycle iodine residues from contrast media used in CT scans. Affidea diagnostic centers use special recovery vessels with the residues of the contrast medium. The filled vessels are then collected and sent to Bayer's Bergkamen facility, where the iodine is recovered. The recovered iodine is given to resellers and can be used for many other purposes, but not for contrast agents/pharmaceuticals.
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Impact on Society
Already since the start of the programme until today, a total of 12L of residues of contrast media have been collected.
Initiative Location
Affidea Group Diagnostic Centers in the region of Attica (Affidea Piraeus Diagnostic Center, Affidea Vari...)
Working with Organization
BAYER
Workers Participation
Administrative and paramedical staff of the units and the Corporate Social Responsibility department of Affidea Greece (50 people).
Benefits for Οrganization
Affidea is the first healthcare company to operate the innovation of recycling residual contrast media, to improve its ecological footprint, contribute to environmental protection and raise awareness of sustainability issues.
Connection with Global Goals
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