SusQI case study - Reducing waste of linen and consumables in the ICU - Frimley 2020 Green Ward Competition

SusQI project completed as part of The 2020 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Green Ward Competition. 

Project Aim: To reduce the waste of linen and consumables in the ICU.

Results: 

At baseline, wastage of all items had a carbon footprint of 2.51kgCO2e and cost £7.65 per discharge. Repeat washing of unused linen contributed the most to the footprint at a cost of 1.62kgCO2e and £4.89.

Forecast annual savings would be 1,161 kgCO2e and £3,642 (not taking capital cost of the trolley into account).

Social sustainability & Engagement:

Comments from the staff demonstrated the educational benefits of the competition in increasing both knowledge and action around sustainability at work and at home. The project also improved the working environment for staff, making it easier for them to do their job.

Further Information:

You can read more about the projects and savings by downloading the attached case study.

You can read more at the Green Ward Competition | Centre for Sustainable Healthcare webpage