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SusQI project completed as part of the UK Kidney Association and Centre for Sustainable HealthcareKidney Care Sustainability Group Scholars Programme.
Scholar: Dr Rosa M Montero
Team members: R…
Positive outcome(s) of project:
environmental benefits resulting from the diversion of waste to the recycling stream, 4.2tonnes of less plastic going to clinical waste, reduction of domestic waste…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Paul Williams, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
Positive outcome(s) of project:
Reduced clinical waste, 21.5 tonnes per year
Savings per year:
£14907.10 (Actual)
CO2 savings per year:
26.847 tonnes CO2e / year…
Positive outcome(s) of project:
A reduction in paper use by 75%
Savings per year:
£139.36 (Estimated)
CO2 savings per year:
109 kg CO2e (Estimated)
Description:
Countess…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Libby Critchley, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Positive outcome(s) of project:
Freeing up administrative and clinical time and reducing the size and weight of notes (with resulting reduction in the costs of transport and storage and…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Ian Stott, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Green Surgery Report isa landmark report that presents the first detailed account of how to reduce the environmental impact of surgical care while maintaining high quality patient care and…
A landmark report, laying the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care. The Green Surgery report has involved significant input and collaboration with individuals and…
Great project by Occupational Therapist Jacqueline Gordon, run at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, focusing on providing reusable period pants for young people. (Poster…
This project was completed as part of Sustainable Kidney Care Scholar programme funded by the UK Kidney Association (UKKA).
Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis Unit
Issue to be addressed:
Acid…
Project completed as part of the North East London 2023 Green Team Competition by the Estates Team at East London Foundation Trust.
It is estimated that England uses 2.7 billion items of…