Sam Coombes

Sam Coombes has worked as registered pharmacy technician for nearly 20 years with a strong track record in driving environmental sustainability within healthcare. He has authored and co-authored several articles in professional journals and is a regular speaker at national conferences on a wide range of sustainability-focused topics. Sam has led transformative initiatives, including the complete elimination of single-use plastic bags across two major acute trusts. He now co-leads the UK’s largest and most successful inhaler recycling programme, which has received multiple awards and national acclaim for its innovation and measurable impact.