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Green nephrology has often focussed on dialysis, with its intensive use of water and energy. In comparison, non-dialysis outpatient care of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has received less attention.…

While nature connection has been explored internationally, we know little about how nature connection – and its relationship with wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviours - varies across Australian…

Hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are among the most resource-intensive medical therapies, owing to their high energy and water consumption, heavy reliance on disposable…

IntroductionThe healthcare sector contributes over 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As healthcare systems pursue carbon reduction targets, sustainable innovations in clinical operations are…

The relationship between the natural environment and health outcomes has garnered significant attention in recent years. However, few studies have explored whether the benefit of nature visibility can…

AbstractBackground The relationship between the natural environment and health outcomes has garnered significant attention in recent years. However, few studies have explored whether the benefit of…

The Sustainable Kidney Care Project, a collaboration between the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) in partnership with the UK Kidney Association and Health Innovation North-East and North…

This Switzerland-based study evaluated and compared the environmental impacts from surgical and conservative care pathways after an anterior cruciate ligament injury using Life Cycle Assessment; it…

Rationale & Objective: Hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney replacement therapy and has a significant environmental footprint, raising sustainability concerns as demand increases. This study…

Same day surgery significantly reduces carbon emissions through reduction of patient transportation emissions.