PPE – we use it a lot in our imaging departments, both for radiation protection and infection control. Much of it is single use, and although its carbon footprint may not be as large as other aspects…
Hi everyone,Highlighting this SusQI case study from 2024 which I’m sure will be relevant to many oncology inpatient wards. The team at the Sheffield Macmillan Unit for Palliative Care — an 18-bedded…
Environmental sustainability can feel like a systemic challenge — one needing national policy, major infrastructure investment, and years of coordinated effort. And it is. But some of the most…
We're delighted to launch Cancer Care Susnet — a new online community dedicated to improving the environmental sustainability and climate resilience of cancer care.Whether you're a doctor, nurse,…
New Case Study on Reducing Nitrous Oxide Waste in Dental SettingsI wanted to share a short case study from UCLH on reducing nitrous oxide waste in dental care.The team at the Royal National ENT and…
Hi, I recently had a carbon footprint calculated for my 5 surgery dental practice and had an action plan produced to help reduce the amount of CO2 we're responsible for. However, I don't have anything…
The Planetary Health Report Card is a student-driven metric-based tool that aims to evaluate health professional schools on discrete metrics in five main category areas: 1) Curriculum, 2)…
We are inviting clinicians to take part in a focus group as part of a joint research project delivered by The King’s Fund and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (funded by The Health Foundation).…
World Environment Day – 5 June – is a global call to action for a healthier planet. In alignment, FDI’s virtual Sustainability in Dentistry Summit will take place 5–6 June, 16:00–17:30 CEST.This event…
Are you using Virtual Reality (VR) for pain and anxiety management in pediatric dentistry? Evidence (1)(2)(3) supports its effectiveness as a non-pharmacological method, helping reduce reliance on…