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Project completed as part of the 2019 Royal Devon & Exeter Green Ward Competition. The project was completed by the catering team, who aimed to reduce plastic waste associated with catering…

Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust undertook a Green Team Competition in 2017-2018. The following projects focussed on reduction of wasted blood tests and…

SusQI project was completed as part of theLeedsGreen Ward Competition10th January - 25th March by the Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT). Team members: Jemma Robinson - Facilities…

Project completed as part of theRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Green Team CompetitionFebruary-July 2022 by the Clinical Coding Team Team members: Katie Fairhurst – Clinical Coding…

This project was incorporated by staff at Glaven Ward in Hellesdon Hospital in Norfolk to incorporate green walks into the ward’s weekly activity calendar. Patients were of an all-male inpatient…

Occupational therapist staff at the Malago Centre formed a green walking group for the medium secure Fromeside Unit of the Blackberry Hill Hospital. This group is focused on patient fitness and…

This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable slide sheets in a hospotal. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This report forms part of a larger…

This Bradford study targeted pharmaceutical waste in haemodialysis as a way to reduce both carbon emissions and costs. Through closer oversight of prescribing, stock control, and prioritisation of use…

This study from Doncaster Renal Services evaluated reducing haemodialysis machine heat disinfection to once daily, instead of multiple cycles, to save energy and water. The team monitored infection…

This Leeds study focused on tackling food waste in renal services, recognising its environmental impact and financial burden. By reviewing catering systems and aligning meals more closely with patient…