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HänselM,BambachT,WachtelH M32 Reduced environmental impact of a reusable soft mist inhaler. Thorax2018;73:A262. Abstract IntroductionPressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs)…

Realising the health benefits of acting on air pollution This report on air pollution describes the current problem, the reasons it exists and the critical need to resolve it, and includes high…

This is the most recent carbon/natural resources footprint of health and social care in England, based on 2017 data. Of note, the greenhouse gas emissions from metered dose inhalers are estimated at…

Short animation to raise awareness of the NHS contribution to environmental issues such as climate change and air pollution, and encourage health professionals to look for environmentally friendly…

The Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), Oxford and Wessex AHSNs have created a practical guide for healthcare professionals working in the respiratory field which aims to benefit patients and reduce the…

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…

I am an anaesthetist and recently visited the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare while on sabbatical. Thank you to Rachel and Frances for meeting with me. I have attached a copy of a behaviour change…

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…

Marc Beaumont, sustainability lead from Hull University teaching hospital explains how his multi-disciplinary team achieved an 87% reduction in their Entonox emissions with an additional cost saving…

Project completed as part of the 2017 Southampton Green Team Competition Setting/Patient Group: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Issue to be addressed: Patient in CICU did not routinely…