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Norwich Hand Unit Greener Surgery Project. This project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition but the Hand…

Ditch the Incopad: Greener AnaesthesiaThis project was completed as part of the 2025Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition, implemented by the…

TRUNC-HD posters, aimed at educating and empowering both patients and staff. The posters explain what TRUNC-HD is, why it is important, and what simple measures patients can take themselves to reduce…

Improving Theatre Sustainability by rationalising the use of Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) and Ventilation SystemsProject completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green…

Reusable diathermy return electrodes (pads).Project completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team Competition 2025.Team members:Miss Naomi Mackenzie, Consultant Surgeon, Royal…

Producing the 120 litres of dialysate required for a typical four hour haemodialysis session requires approximately 400 litres of mains water. Reverse osmosis is an important step in the purification…

This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable slide sheets in a hospotal. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This report forms part of a larger…

This study from Doncaster Renal Services evaluated reducing haemodialysis machine heat disinfection to once daily, instead of multiple cycles, to save energy and water. The team monitored infection…

This Leeds study focused on tackling food waste in renal services, recognising its environmental impact and financial burden. By reviewing catering systems and aligning meals more closely with patient…

This Bradford study targeted pharmaceutical waste in haemodialysis as a way to reduce both carbon emissions and costs. Through closer oversight of prescribing, stock control, and prioritisation of use…