Waste

This Leeds study evaluated switching haemodialysis acid concentrate from 1:33 to 1:44 dilution to reduce environmental impact. By using a more concentrated solution, each canister produced more…

This study describes a recycling initiative in Leeds that addresses the environmental impact of haemodialysis. Acid concentrate canisters, usually discarded as clinical waste, were instead safely…

Grimsby dialysis unit partnered with Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQIP) and the Trying to Reduce UnNecessary Carbon from Haemodialysis (TRUNC-HD) initiative to cut carbon emissions by…

TRUNC-HD posters, aimed at educating and empowering both patients and staff. The posters explain what TRUNC-HD is, why it is important, and what simple measures patients can take themselves to reduce…

The National Health Service (NHS) faces an urgent need to address the environmental and financial impacts associated with the use of single-use medical devices. Transitioning to reusable medical…

Transitioning to reusable cups in inpatient wards. Project completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team Competition 2025. Transitioning to reusable cups in inpatient…

Recycling in Specimen ReceptionCase study developed by the Greener Network Group from a BRI pilot, now rolled out across UHBW Pathology during 2025.Includes useful Infographic. ©Contact West of…

An outstanding innovation by Drs. Buller has enabled their clinic to achieve carbon neutrality - a hugely impressive milestone in sustainable healthcare! With the healthcare sector accounting for…

CSH has recently completed a SusQI project exploring medicines waste in care homes. This project was funded through Q Exchange by the Health Foundation and NHS England. More details can be found on…

Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) quality improvement (QI) initiatives promoting IV to oral switch (IVOST)1 or reduced IV dosing frequency provide benefits for patients, staff and the environment. To…