Resource library

Case study describing a water conservation programme in haemodialysis, focussing on reduced dialysate flow and high-recovery reverse osmosis, to achieve substantial water savings without compromising…

The cataract surgery audit tool ‘Eyefficiency’ was designed to identify opportunities for sites to minimize the footprint of cataract surgical services and to increase access to cataract surgery for…

One way of reducing waste in theatre is to think about the surgical instruments we use (or open and don’t use!). This study does not focus on environmental sustainability, but does look at reducing…

This (open access) paper compares the carbon footprint of 3 operating theatres (UK, US and Canada). It is really interesting to see how different institutional practices influence the carbon…

This case study was completed as part of the Swansea Bay University Health Board Green Team Competition from October to December 2022 by the Endoscopy Team. Team Members: Sarah Owens,…

Project completed as part of the 2023-4 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Green Team Competition. Team members • Tim Orr (Consultant Anaesthetist) • Caroline Dalton (Recovery Lead…

SusQI project completed as part of the UK Kidney Association and Centre for Sustainable HealthcareKidney Care Sustainability Group Scholars Programme.Scholar: Dr Rosa M MonteroTeam members: R Calayag,…

Project completed as part of the North East London 2023 Green Team Competition by the Estates Team at East London Foundation Trust. It is estimated that England uses 2.7 billion items of…

The environmental impact of formula feeds, particularly infant formula, is significant and multifaceted, involving greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, pollution, and resource depletion.…

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…