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The 10:10 Checklists show 10 actions to reduce the carbon footprint of your Trust, ward or individual practice. They are available to download as pdf posters, or online via the links…
Setting/Patient Group: Operating Theatres
Issue to be addressed:
To reduce the environmental impact of two operating theatres, focusing on waste disposal and electricity usage.…
Using the Sustainable Action Planning tools, the team at the Renal Unit quickly identified carbon reduction opportunities, prioritised them, and moved into action.By the end of the first year they…
Healthcare produces vast quantities of waste. In the 12 months from April 2005, the NHS generated over 400 thousand tonnes of waste, of which 29% was clinical waste. This is equivalent to over 5kg…
A Green Nurse role was established to promote awareness and education on environmental issues in the workplace and minimize landfill waste and inappropriate clinical waste.