Medical equipment and supplies

Microplastic exposure effects on early development and fertility.

We used attributional process-based life-cycle analysis to quantify CO2 equivalent emissions associated with the delivery of Baxter’s HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) and continuous…

Hospitals and health systems emit an astounding amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Based on studies in the U.K. and U.S., over 60% of CO2 emissions from hospitals come from the supply chain. One of…

Laura and Krithea present on a project they undertook, making a switch from single use to remanufactured Harmonic scalpels used in laparoscopic surgery, and switching from disposable to reusable…

Cath Borra and Dan Church, winners of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Green Teams competition, present changes in their limb reconstruction service at the Royal London Hospital, which provided a…

Sam Shelley talks all things period health asking key questions about what we address with our patients and clients about period health and benefits of sex. With a wealth of knowledge about…

Systematic review demonstrating the central role of the hospital pharmacist and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in implementing eco-responsible actions.

LCA of both disposable and re-use tourniquets and estimated analysis of switching.

This study reports on the carbon footprint of a Dutch hospital (Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam).

This project was highly commended in the 2018 Green Ward Competition Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. Key learning point: There are multiple opportunities to reduce waste and water…