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Project Drawdown- Climate-Poverty Connections

Created on
8 Apr 2022
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Naomi Richardson
FromCarissa Patrone (Project Drawdown- Drawdown Lift) I'm pleased to share that Drawdown Lift launched our new report, Climate–Poverty Connections: Opportunities for synergistic solutions at the…
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Terracycle - hard to recycle plastics

Created on
14 Mar 2022
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Lynn Sproat
Hello, I wonder if any NHS Trusts or Health Boards are willing to share some information on their experience in using Terracycle to recycle hard to recycle plastics in particular PPE or medicine…
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New Sustainable Anaesthetics Course

Created on
7 Mar 2022
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Hayley Pinto
In view of the significant contribution anaesthetics make to the NHS carbon footprint, CSH have developed a new course focused on Sustainable Anaesthetics. I wonder if you would be interested in…
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Sustainability In Healthcare

Created on
7 Mar 2022
by
Hadyn Oliver
Good morning all! I wanted to reach out and see what everyone's thoughts are. Obviously the NHS have a plan to become Net-Zero but how are they doing this currently? Is there anyone who i can…
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Association between greenspace and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Created on
24 Jan 2022
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Jacqueline Cutting
This new review shows a positive link between greenspace and blood pressure. Meta-analysis showed a decrease in blood pressure and risk of hypertension in a greater greenspace living…
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BNF

Created on
23 Dec 2021
by
Richard Thomas
I'd like to see a section in the BNF about carbon footprints of care. Please help achieve this by pushing for it with any contacts you have. I know that it's not going to be feasible to give exact…
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Any research comparing the carbon footprint of tablet and liquid medication?

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6 Dec 2021
by
Rosie Hillson
Hi All, Does anyone know of any research/studies that have looked at how the carbon footprint of tablet medication compares with the carbon footprint of liquid medication? Many…
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The carbon footprint of waste streams in a UK hospital

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25 Nov 2021
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Rosie Hillson
'A number of studies have estimated the carbon footprint of healthcare provision in a variety of contexts, but the emission factors used to account for associated waste vary widely and are not…
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National NHS Estates Team visit Green NHS Projects on Estates and Facilities Spotlight Day

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23 Nov 2021
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Jacqueline Cutting
On Monday 22 November for theGreenerNHS Estates and Facilities Spotlight Day, key staff from the National NHS Estates Team visited a number of projects showcasing Green NHS ideas. These…
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Widely adopted pre-eclampsia test has additional environmental benefits

Created on
16 Nov 2021
by
Jacqueline Cutting
Summary Routine use of a blood test to rule out pre-eclampsia which is keeping thousands of pregnant women safe and out of hospital, as well as reducing NHS costs, has carbon reduction…