10. Plastic & Waste in Maternity: What midwives can do #MidwiferyHour – Dr Lorna Davies & Ashley Artusa-Barrell

Over consumption, over reliance on plastic, single use and disposable items are all damaging the planet at a far greater pace than previously understood. The Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of discarded masks and gloves now finding their way into the ocean, also looks set to have a major impact on the environment. A must for all healthcare professionals who would like recommendations on how to live more sustainably, this episode will explore midwives’ views of sustainability and offer practical tips on what we can all do to reduce climate change and waste in both the workplace and at home. Episode 10 of Series 2 of the Maternity & Midwifery Hour Presented by: Sue Macdonald, Co-editor, Mayes Midwifery; Curator and Chair, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals With contributors: Dr Lorna Davies, Academic Manager and Associate Head of Midwifery, Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand Ashley Artusa-Barrell, Founder and campaigner, My Son's Planet Watch the full episode: www.facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live Supported by MATFLIX: www.matflix.co.uk