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A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal…

Abstract from presentation surgical attire survey from NZ dermatologists.

An analysis of the components of the carbon footprint of dermatologic surgery in NZ. By far most CO2 emissions are generated from transportation (patients and staff), so avoiding unnecessary…

The Royal College of Surgeons recently released a document on sustainability in dentistry. I attended a course in Taunton in October 2023, where a pie chart indicated that CO2 emissions accounted for…

A study has found that Bradford's clean air zone has reduced air pollution and saved the NHS approximately £30,700 monthly in its first year. The zone led to a 25% decrease in GP visits for…

Project completed as part of the 2024 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Integrated Care System Green Team Competition.Team members:• Rebecca Grant, Clinical Education Fellow• Lauren Taylor, Clinical…

A great concept based in the UK. Organisations (healthcare, academia) sign up to the this website and staff can share unwanted items which can be reused (inside the organisation, or sometimes out)…

A useful mobile app which scans consumer dermatologic product ingredients and determines if the ingredients may be harmful to the user or the environment. I am ever increasingly concerned about the…

A medical educational intervention ie in person training session can improve knowledge of the environmental impact of proper RMW disposal !

Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.Team members:Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics &…