Advancing circular economy practices in radiography: a narrative review of sustainable medical imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The healthcare sector, particularly radiography, plays a notable role in environmental degradation due to high energy consumption, resource-intensive manufacturing, and significant electronic waste (e-waste). Circular economy (CE) principles, centred on reducing waste, extending equipment lifecycles, and improving recycling, offer a promising framework for promoting sustainability in radiographic practice. This literature review employs a narrative synthesis approach informed by systematic search methods to explore CE principles, waste reduction, lifecycle extension, and improved recycling, as a framework for promoting environmental sustainability in radiographic practice whilst maintaining diagnostic quality.

Methods

This review employed a narrative

SUBMITTER: Clement David-Olawade A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature