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Investigation into Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at different life cycle points within gastrointestinal biopsies in a surgical pathology context. Aim to identify hotspots of GHG emissions and…
Environmental optimizations in kidney care have been analysed as part of the EU co-funded KitNewCare project.Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using Ecoinvent database and OpenLCA software quantified…
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August 2025
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Duane, B., Larkin, J., Caiazzo ML., Arenas, MD., Griffin, A., Audije-Gil J., Mortimer, F., Attwell, H., Yasar, A., Martínez, R., Arias-Guillén, M., Gomez, M., Fehintola, A., Steinbach, I., Ortiz, A
A team from Spain have published a method to establish the material composition of commonly used endoscopic accessories and then used life cycle assessment methodology to quantify the carbon footprint…
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April 2023
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López-Muñoz P, Martín-Cabezuelo R, Lorenzo-Zúñiga V, et al
This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats-reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…
This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats: reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…
The environmental impact of formula feeds, particularly infant formula, is significant and multifaceted, involving greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, pollution, and resource depletion.…
This review highlights critical knowledge gaps about polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics. The variability of study designs limited the feasibility of meta-analysis. Current evidence…
This is an ongoing SusQI project as part of the South Warwickshire Green Team Competition 2023 by the Community Physiotherapy Team.Project Aim:reduce physiotherapy referrals from care homes by 35%…
Project completed as part of the 2024 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Green Team Competition.Team members:Melanie Broach, MSK Therapy Team Lead RHCHKathryn Cartwright, MSK Therapy Team Lead…
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December 2024
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Melanie Broach and Kathryn Cartwright, MSK Therapy Team Leads
This report outlines the introduction of a walking aid return and reuse scheme set up at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2025.Issue:Metal walking aids are extremely durable products…