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Abstract: Reusing hemodialysis wastewater (HWW) is more difficult due to its higher conductivity (salinity) and the need for an iterative RO or adsorption process. It can therefore be challenging and…
Published date
August 2022
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Jallouli, S., Chouchene, K., Ben Hmida, M., & Ksibi, M.
Within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) 505 people attend our chronic hospital haemodialysis programme equating to 78,780 resource intensive treatments per year in six renal dialysis units (RDUs).…
Published date
January 2011
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Tara Collidge, Consultant Renal Physician, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, with funding from Health Education England, developed this free-to-access Guide for improving the sustainability of a dental practice.
The Guideis intended…
Renal replacement therapy has a significant impact on the environment as various natural recourses are consumed, hazardous waste is generated and chemical substances are being used. To address this…
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…
This report from Healthcare Without Harm highlights successful initiatives across Europe where pharmacists are taking the lead in promoting responsible medicine use, reducing pharmaceutical waste, and…
A really interesting article looking at the individual contribution of different methods of ‘greening’ strategies in operating theatres.
It highlights how changesin anaesthetic gas usage can have…
SusQI project completed as part of theRoyal Cornwall Hospitals Green Team Competitionfrom February to July 2022 by the Domestic Services
Team members:
Charlotte Wakeham – Domestic service…
A Green Nurse role was established to promote awareness and education on environmental issues in the workplace and minimize landfill waste and inappropriate clinical waste.
