We have recently changed over to reusable gowns for surgery after a successful trial. However the orthopaedic team are questioning their use for joint replacement surgery. Our laundry service meets…
A design guide for circular medical devices from Delft University has been launched.Circular Medical Device Design Guide https://circulardigitalhealth.eu/file/circular-medical-device-design-guide/The…
I’m pleased to share with you an article presenting environmental performance indicators for the management of healthcare services, validated by experts.I hope it may be useful to the group and…
The calculator has now been updated with the latest Greenhouse Gas emission factors for 2026.This guide and carbon calculator have been developed by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. It provides…
The neonatal milk team use doner breast milk for babies on the wards. The milk is prepared using one per person plastic jugs and plastic containers. Numbers from stores said about 100 per month - 52p…
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…
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…
The 2026 Greenhouse Gas Reporting conversion factors are available at Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2026 - GOV.UK.There are some interesting updates and changes in some of the…
I received some communication (see below post) from a company that sells sustainable baby wipes (I have no conflict of interest with the company).Just wondering if there have been pieces of work…