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The disposal of waste contributes to the environmental impact of healthcare. Kidney care, and dialysis in particular, produces large amounts of plastic and packaging waste. If explored further, the…
Case study submitted as part of Lancet Commission call for case studies.
Team members / location: Samantha Holmes, Oxford, UK
Issue:
Fluoroscopy is an energy-intensive imaging modality,…
"Turning the NHS into an environmentally sustainable organisation will take more than switching off the lights in unused rooms. Rather, it demands a complete overhaul of attitudes and behaviour."…
This case study was completed as part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Green Team Competition from September 2022-January 2023 by the Endoscopy Team.
Team Members:Sr Emilia Wronska,…
Rehabilitation Assistants in supporting the recovery of critical care step-down patients.This project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust…
Published date
September 2025
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Annie Sturrock, RRT Lead for Quality Assurance and Education
The project was shortlisted for the Green Nephrology Awards 2012. The PDF award entry poster may be downloaded fromhere.
Key learning point: Electricity energy saving in patients homes – with…
Published date
July 2012
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Kevin Gibbs, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norwich Hand Unit Greener Surgery Project. This project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition but the Hand…
