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RCOT Sustainability Community

Created on
25 Aug 2026
by
Jacqueline Gordon
Calling all Occupational Therapists in the UK and internationally, students, apprentices and associates, if you are a member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) you can join as many…
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Olympus MAJ-1603 waterbottle

Created on
19 Aug 2026
by
Victoria Knott
HelloDoes anyone use these reusable bottles in the endoscopy department? They’re compatible with the Olympus OFP-2 flushing device on the stack. I am trying to find out how much they weigh for an LCA.
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Robotic arm surgery for joint replacement_environmental data

Created on
6 Aug 2026
by
Melissa Pegg
Dear Network Colleagues,I am doing some research into environmental impact differences (amongst other outcomes) between manual and robotic arm orthopaedic surgery (partial/total knee and total hip).I…
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Trendelenburg Patient Safety

Created on
21 May 2026
by
Rossella Lettieri
Hi I am trying to find solution that are sustainable for the Trendelenburg Patient Safety Positioning System. What do you use in your Hospital? Mine at the moment uses the Pink Pad. Thank you for your…
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Walking Aid Reuse and Recycling - IPC guidance

Created on
28 Apr 2026
by
Kerry Herriott-Brown
HiI would be keen to understand what each Trusts IPC guidance is around cleaning returned walking aids if people are happy to share. Secondly, has their been challenge around cleaning the inside of…
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Small Action Big Impact Sustainability Infographic - Greener AHP Week - Please Share

Created on
20 Apr 2026
by
Annie Hill
Are you interested in working more sustainably but unsure how?Third year Swansea University Occupational Therapy students, Alice and Serena, have created a fantastic handy infographic giving ideas on…
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Surgical instrument sets covers

Created on
22 Feb 2026
by
Emma Jones Sustainable24
Hi,We are currently having to cover all our instrument trays with costly (22p /each) bags to transport the used instruments from theatre to CSSD. This is a requirement outlined by CQC as we don’t have…
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Green Gastroenterology Challenge - applications invited!

Created on
12 Feb 2026
by
Angela Hayes
Green Gastroenterology Challenge 2026 - Sustainable HealthcareWe're looking for teams to participate! This is a free course. Applications open - come and lead sustainable improvements in your area of…
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Student conference - ODP panellist

Created on
29 Jan 2026
by
Rammina Yassaie
Hello all,We're holding an online conference for our final year healthcare students (multiprofessional) next week. It includes a panel on being a Greener Leader. Looking for an ODP with enthusiasism…
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Understanding sustainability challenges for endoscopes

Created on
24 Nov 2025
by
Kayleigh McEwan
Hi all,I’m putting together an industry report on sustainability within endoscopy, particularly focusing on reusable and single-use plastic endoscopes. To ensure the findings reflect real challenges…