Meet Upstream partner: @healthpartners The #healthcare industry generates a considerable amount of waste. #HealthPartners is dedicated to reducing all types of waste and finding alternative ways to reuse and recycle materials. One example is the medicine take-back program where they collect unneeded and unused medication from community members at no charge. The medication is then properly disposed of, so it’s not misused or discharged into the environment through water streams. In 2021, HealthPartners collected 2,700 pounds of medication from the public across six hospitals. Since 2011, more than 41,200 pounds of medication have been properly managed through the program. Learn more: https://www.healthpartners.com/about/community/sustainability/#mnupstream #upstream #goupstream #minnesota #sustainability #lovewhereyoulive