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This project was started by a group of physical health nurses and occupational therapists at the Guiold Lodge for their patients. The staff thought the walking group would be a good way to increase…

SusQI project completed as part of the Leeds Green Ward Competition 10th January - 25th March by the Education Team. Team Members: Cleone Pardoe – Clinical Teaching Fellow, Post-IMT2…

A guide for healthcare professionals in the UK on reducing the carbon footprint of inhaler prescription. It consists of recommendations aimed at making choices that reduce the carbon footprint of…

The decision byThe Lancetto commission a 40-page report into the health effects of global warming should be taken as an indication that the medical profession can no longer ignore the implications of…

Great study from Rizan et al (2021) estimating 'the carbon footprint and financial cost of decontaminating (steam sterilization) and packaging reusable surgical instruments. The study indicateshow the…

Abstract: Climate change has been increasingly recognized in the healthcare sector over recent years, with global implications in infrastructure, economics, and public health. As a result, a growing…

Project completed as part of the 2021 Green Surgery Challenge. Setting/Patient Group: Operating theatre Issue to be addressed: Appendicectomy remains the most performed acute general…

Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6), is it an essential medicine? An overview of the medical application areas of SF6. Is it really needed when there are low or zero global warming potential alternatives.

Review of how sustainable single use endoscopes are by considering the environmental and social sustainability of this practice.

Paper pinpoints gaps in literature and knowledge around sustainablity in endoscopy. Also, provides means to indenitify these gaps and counter the issues raised there.