TRSA Champions Reusable Textiles in Medical Economics

TRSA is helping elevate the voice of the linen, uniform and facility services industry in the national sustainability conversation. In honor of Earth Day, President and CEO Joseph Ricci authored a featured op-ed in Medical Economics, the leading business publication for office-based physicians.

Titled “Earth Day 2025: How health care can help heal our environment,” the piece makes the case for expanding the use of hygienically clean, reusable healthcare textiles as an effective way to reduce environmental waste – while supporting both clinical performance and cost savings. Published on April 22, the article is part of TRSA’s broader marketing initiative to raise awareness about the critical role our industry plays in promoting sustainability and public health. (This effort also includes an Earth Day marketing toolkit to help members promote the environmental benefits of commercial laundry services.)

In the op-ed, Ricci spotlights the growing environmental toll of single-use disposable healthcare textiles and the opportunity for providers to switch to certified reusable alternatives. Citing key research and examples from leading medical centers, he notes that switching to reusables can significantly cut waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions and save millions of dollars annually. He also calls on hospitals to diversify their sourcing strategies and urges policymakers to encourage broader adoption of reusable options.

By securing this publication in Medical Economics – a trusted, multi-channel resource reaching thousands of physicians nationwide – TRSA is continuing to position the linen, uniform and facility services industry as a sustainability leader. This strategic media placement amplifies TRSA’s advocacy voice and showcases how our members are delivering real solutions to one of healthcare’s most urgent challenges.

Read the full op-ed now at Medical Economics.