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In this advocacy article from the European Kidney Health Alliance, the authors describe the mutual impact of climate change on kidney health and kidney care on ecology. They propose an array of…
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19 Apr 2023 •
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Raymond Vanholder, John Agar, Marion Braks, Daniel Gallego, Karin G F Gerritsen, Mark Harber, Edita Noruisiene, Jitka Pancirova, Giorgina B Piccoli, Dimitrios Stamatialis, Fokko Wieringa
This project was highly commended in the 2018 Green Ward Competition Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust.
Key learning point: There are multiple opportunities to reduce waste and water…
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13 May 2024 •
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Jenkins H, Webb L, Eyles K, Dicks M, McAleer N, Luke R, Al-Zaved H, Harry J, Channing K, Hubbard A & Bingham C
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…
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8 Aug 2022 •
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Jallouli, S., Chouchene, K., Ben Hmida, M., & Ksibi, M.
This article provides an overview of intensive care environmental sustainability with a nice summary figure of recommendations to focus on for reducing the carbon footprint of ICUs and 'getting our…
*UPDATED FOR 2022*
The calculator has now been updated with the latest GHG emission factors for 2022. If you are estimating the emissions from a project for the year 2021 you can still access the…
This journal article describes the author's experience of taking a diverse group of nursing students to a farm where they were shown the interconnections of healthy soil, quality food, and human…
This guide is intended to help frontline health and care professionals use their trusted relationships with individuals, families and communities to address the impact of climate change on health. It…
Winning SusQI project completed as part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Green Team Competitionfrom January – March 2022.
Team Members:
Alison Hardy – Satellite Dialysis Unit…
Case study submitted as part of Lancet Commission call for case studies.
Team members / location: Wales, UK
Issue: The healthcare sector contributes heavily to climate change, producing 4.4% of…
In December 2021 JDS Evans Pharmacy was successfully selected to enrol in “Greener Primary Care '' pilot scheme. This is a framework and award scheme in Wales that encourages all sectors of primary…
