Resource library

A range of resources on Sustainable Pharmacy from Greater Manchester.Greater Manchester Pharmacy Sustainability Good Practice Guide - attached belowCommunity Pharmacy Greater Manchester Patient-Led…

All personal level pharmaceutical waste should be returned to Community Pharmacies - this has been part of the Community Pharmacy ‘essential services’ contract since 2004.This piece of work surveyed…

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…

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…

Recycling in Specimen ReceptionCase study developed by the Greener Network Group from a BRI pilot, now rolled out across UHBW Pathology during 2025.Includes useful Infographic. ©Contact West of…

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…

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…