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Anybody out there?

Created on
13 Feb 2024
by
Dan McElroy
Are Healthcare Systems in Europe looking at emissions related to processing regulated waste? Are volumes of medical waste and sharps a problem or a challenge as it is related to space in…
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Landfills and Medical Waste

Created on
11 Feb 2024
by
Dan McElroy
Is the cost of treating and disposing infectious waste a challenge in the UK? Is it processed at the hospital or picked up by a 3rd party and processed?
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Reusable/repurposing of waste

Created on
24 Jan 2024
by
Kelly Anderson
Hi, i wondered if anyone is aware of a database/paper that shows what materials can be used elsewhere once considered waste. I have been asked about the silicone moulds used in hearing devices as once…
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Environmental impact checklist?

Created on
16 Jan 2024
by
Melissa Pegg
Hi All, I understand there is no consenus/checklist for environmental LCA at the moment? Happy if someone would like to tell me otherwise. However, does anyone happen to know of any checklists for…
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Midlands Greener NHS Regional Roadshow: Sustainable Surgery and Operating Theatres

Created on
16 Jan 2024
by
Kim Croasdale
Join us on 22 February to learn about how colleagues across the NHS are working to make surgery and NHS operating theatres more sustainable. Hear from experts in the field including: Prof…
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Net zero primary care survey – your participation is needed!

Created on
11 Dec 2023
by
Raquel Nunes
We are the research team of the GPNET-0 Studyfunded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) at the University of Warwick, Warwick Medical School, investigating carbon reduction…
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Kitnewcare. Sustainable Kidney care across Europe - funded PHD project with Trinity College Dublin

Created on
29 Nov 2023
by
Rachael Ward
Post Summary The aim of this is post is to contribute to the understanding of sustainable healthcare practices and their impact, facilitating informed decision-making and driving positive changes…
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Reducing CO2e waste through implementing remanufactured harmonic scalpels in laparoscopic surgery and replacing disposable surgical gowns with reusable surgical gowns

Created on
28 Nov 2023
by
Krithea Baker
Project completed as part of the Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition 2023. Team members: Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department Practitioner Krithea Baker, Recovery Nurse…
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Opportunity for Practice Staff to take part in a brief 5-minute online survey about how their practice is (or isn’t) taking actions towards a Net Zero NHS.

Created on
21 Nov 2023
by
Raquel Nunes
Opportunity for Practice Staff inCoventry and Warwickshire ICB, Birmingham and Solihull ICB,andSouth Yorkshire ICBto take part in a brief 5-minute online survey about how their practice is…
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Single use wipes

Created on
19 Nov 2023
by
Melissa Pegg
Dear Colleagues, May I enquire if anyone happens to have any resources/cases studies/currently researching the environmental impact of single use wipes and potentially versus reusable…