Resource library

The home page of the LabMed Green Champions, where we signpost to resources, post case studies, and publish regular articles on the work of our members.

A sustainable clinical blood sample transport systemThis project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition,…

Very pleased that this paper is out. Unnecessary diagnostic specimens can contribute to the large carbon footprint of our services. They add little or no clinical value to patient care and can even…

Case study on the pilot of LabCycle, an innovative solution that enables a circular economy model for clinical and research plastic waste.

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…

The Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare programme has a new sustainable endoscopy module. These eLearning sessions are designed to support staff in improving their knowledge and understanding of…

I'm contributing to an ERASMUS+ collaboration looking at how we increase awareness of the value the use of green prescribing to support patients living with cancer recover. There will be a state of…

This report outlines the current practice of bronchoscopes use in Cambridge as well as impacts of using reusable bronchoscopes in comparison to single-use scopes. It also includes learning on…

The toolkit was compiled by the Joint BASHH/BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare Special Interest Group and is co-badged by The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.It is designed to spark change within your…

Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…