Proper disposal of biomedical waste is of utmost importance in the sectors of healthcare services and research institutes. To safeguard public health and the environment, there is an urgent need to answer the question of whether biomedical waste management can attain circularity as society shifts progressively towards a sustainable future. Approximately 85% of the total biomedical waste generated is general, non hazardous waste and the remaining 15% is hazardous waste that is infectious, toxic, or radioactive. The annual rate of injections administered rounds up to 16 billion on a global scale. However, the resulting waste materials generated from this process are not disposed of properly. Hence, it is essential to ensure the proper disposal and treatment of materials contaminated with hazardous and non hazardous materials that align with the circular economy for safe and environmentally sound waste management.

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