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The International Organization for Standardization ISO 14000 family of standards and the European Commission Eco-Management and Auditing Scheme are examples of voluntary environmental management…
This study highlights the reduction in CO2 emissions associated with same-day dermatological surgery. Limitations of this study include an assumption of travel to and from hospital appointments by…
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Claire Doyle, Orla McFeely, Paula Beatty, Lisa Murphy, Sarah O’Mahony, Marta Costa Blasco, Madonna Andrawis, Anne-Marie Tobin
Our study demonstrates a significant environmental impact from the delivery of phototherapy within our department. We must remain cognisant of this in the organization and planning of dermatology…
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Paula Beatty, Marta Costa Blasco, Orla McFeely, Claire Doyle, Madonna Andrawis, Anna Wolinska, Annemarie Day, Anne-Marie Tobin
AbstractBackgroundDermatological surgery contributes to the large environmental impact of healthcare, but to date there are no data on the current sustainability practices, attitudes, or behaviours of…
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Fatima Ali, Hakam Jabouri, Rachel A Abbott, Aaron Wernham
The purpose of this study was to explore a selection of dermatological cosmeceutical products, both full size and sample size, to determine whether they display the Mobius loop symbol.Although our…
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V. B. Y. Tso, C. S. Lambreghts, S. Tso, S. Mann, K. Smith, M. Lam, A. C. Y. Tso
Statement from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and from the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) on reduction of their sector's…
Interventional study investigated impact of increasing access to recycling bins while also decreasing access to landfill directed waste options in gastrointestinal endoscopy settings.
This document sets out plans for NHS Scotland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and impact on the environment, adapt to climate change and to better contribute to the United Nation sustainable…
Propellants in metered dose inhalers are powerful greenhouse gases. It is five years since the Climate Change Act (2008) was introduced to ensure that by 2050 the United Kingdom cuts its carbon…
