Sustainable healthcare – Time for ‘Green Podiatry’

Podiatrists, as allied health professionals, have wide community engagement, and hence, can model positive
environmental practices, which may be effective in changing wider community behaviours, as occurred last century
when doctors stopped smoking.
As foot health consumers, our patients are increasingly likely to expect more sustainable practices and products, including
‘green footwear’ options. Green Podiatry, as a part of sustainable healthcare, directs us to be responsible energy and
product consumers, and reduce our workplace emissions