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The Independent
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Openreach plans to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from supply chain
Broadband giant Openreach has announced moves to remove 100 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain. The company said new 'modems' will be used to connect customers to its full fibre network. The business is launching a range of new optical network terminals with re-engineered casings made mainly from recycled plastic. Engineers installed around two million of the terminals last year and Openreach said it expects to install more this year. Abby Chicken, head of sustainability for Openreach, said: 'Our mission will deliver a more sustainable, reliable network and serve as the digital platform for a greener economy. 'We recognise the environmental impact of building that future, and that's why we're committed to using fewer materials and reducing waste.'
CNA
11-06-2025
- Health
- CNA
NUH is world's first hospital to get recognition for greener practices
Singapore's National University Hospital has become the world's first hospital to receive an international certification for greener healthcare. It has been recognised for reducing plastic use, switching to materials safe for the environment and cutting energy use by 40 per cent in operating theatres. Rachel Teng looks at the efforts.
