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Healthcare and particularly medicines contribute significantly to the NHS carbon footprint and to environmental pollution.
This article discusses significant pharmaceutical contributors, actions…
This study audited the introduction of recycling of paper and cardboard within an operating theatre. All waste within a single operating theatre was collected by a dedicated team for 20 surgical…
Published date
March 2017
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McKendrick, D., Snedden, L., Bunch, R. & McGregor, H.
There are some wonderful fact sheets on plant based eating on this website, including simple healthy meal swaps which will really help people to take that first step to increasing the plant-based…
Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205
A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…
An interesting podcast about pharmacy and its environmental impact, as well as how we can make a difference within pharmacy. Some key points within the podcast:
Medicines make up 25% of the NHS…
Explore a gallery of cartoons on pharmacy sustainability! Discover thought-provoking visuals from a recent conference (HSRPP 2023), sparking discussions and highlighting crucial pharmacy…
West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisations Green Plan; covers areas including but not limited to -
Workforce & System Leadership -
Increasing dedicated…
Here are some links to Dutch information:
-national green deal: The five goals of the Green Deal for Sustainable Healthcare (greendeals.nl)
-our website: www.sustainablehospital.org
-knmp…
Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis, Emergency Department and Theatres
Issue to be addressed:
Healthcare is a major contributor to demand for virgin single-use plastic.
A successful model for PVC…
