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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…

This Leeds study evaluated switching haemodialysis acid concentrate from 1:33 to 1:44 dilution to reduce environmental impact. By using a more concentrated solution, each canister produced more…

This study describes a recycling initiative in Leeds that addresses the environmental impact of haemodialysis. Acid concentrate canisters, usually discarded as clinical waste, were instead safely…

This study presents the carbon footprint of the In-Centre Haemodialysis (ICHD) patient pathway in Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, mapping emissions across key stages of treatment. It highlights the…

Grimsby dialysis unit partnered with Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQIP) and the Trying to Reduce UnNecessary Carbon from Haemodialysis (TRUNC-HD) initiative to cut carbon emissions by…

SusQI project was completed as part of theLeedsGreen Ward Competition10th January - 25th March by the Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT). Team members: Jemma Robinson - Facilities…

This case study was joint winner of the 2013 Green Nephrology Awards.The project was implemented by a multi professional team, comprising Gary Carlisle (ward manager), David Croft (chief renal…

Key learning point:Central Acid Delivery can reduce acid and packaging waste, saving just over 16,000 kg of CO2 annually as well as over £23,000 per yearSetting/Patient Group: Dialysis UnitIssue to be…