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Hospice UK Sustainability Champion Awards- open for nominations

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6 Jul 2023
by
Kate Crossland
Hospice UK Sustainability Champion Award nominations now open! The first time this new category is included in the awards. Great to see climate work will be recognised at the annual Hospice UK…
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Indexor - Greener approach to Blood Samples

Created on
20 Jun 2023
by
Tracey Townley
This is a new inititative - introducing the use of Indexor into Pathology Sample Reception for GP (Primary Care) activity. It's great at fast tracking blood samples throught the laboratory using ICE…
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Clinical Waste Strategy - NHS

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25 May 2023
by
Conor Connolly
In March 2023, the NHS Estates team published an updated Clinical Waste Strategy document that outlined strategic guidelines for trusts to follow to lower the carbon footprint associated with…
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MY Green Lab launches AP Program Engagement Module

Created on
20 Apr 2023
by
Alistair Gammie
Earth Week Exclusive: Launching the Engagement Module of Our Accredited Professional…
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ACB Green Champions!

Created on
3 Apr 2023
by
Rob Shorten
The Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) is one of the worlds’ leading professional membership organisations dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science.…
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LCA of bio-based polymer tubes

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16 Mar 2023
by
Martin Farley
Hi all, I saw that Eppendorf have released some microtubes which are made partly of a biobased polymer - https://www.eppendorf.com/be-en/lab-academy/lab-solutions/eppendorf-tubes-biobased/ At…
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Environmentally sustainable straws for patients

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2 Mar 2023
by
Paul Fraser
In our hospice network we've had a few enquiries about environmentally sustainable/reusable equipment. Can anyone recommend sustainable straws for inpatients that are suitable for hot and cold drinks?…
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Clinical Lab Sustainability Twitter Spaces event

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15 Dec 2022
by
Sheri Scott
In November, the IBMS trialled a special edition of the regular monthly #IBMSChat, using Twitter’s new ‘Spaces’ live audio feature. ‘Twitter Spaces’ is a way for audiences to get involved in live…
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MBA Study Interview request – Drivers and barriers of the circular economy for single-use plastics in the UK NHS

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7 Dec 2022
by
Catherine Floyd
We have had a request from a student completing a dissertation as part of an MBA at Warwick University focussing on drivers and barriers of the circular economy for single-use plastics in the NHS.…
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Updates from MyGreenLab

Created on
6 Dec 2022
by
Sheri Scott