Santa Casa BH, Brazil's largest hospital in terms of the number of admissions, has implemented a comprehensive recycling program in line with its strategic sustainability objectives. The program includes the recycling of various materials, such as paper, plastic, metal and, above all, X-rays. The hospital was a pioneer in Minas Gerais when it opened an X-ray collection point for the external public, ensuring the proper disposal of these materials and avoiding contamination of the environment.

Main results and impacts:

- From 2017 to 2024, 714.5 tons of solid waste, 15.5 tons of liquid waste and 5 tons of X-rays were recycled.

- The sale of the recycled materials generated R$ 402,462.41, which was used in full to provide services to SUS patients.

- The program has prevented tons of waste from being sent to landfills, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, soil and water contamination and landfill overload.

- The hospital promotes environmental education and makes collection points available to the general public, encouraging everyone to take part in building a more sustainable future.

- The program has optimized the organization's environmental management process and contributed to building a more sustainable organizational culture.

The hospital continues to look for new ways to reduce material consumption, reuse products and recycle what it can, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and building a better future for everyone.