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Carbon intensity of medicines...

Created on
17 Aug 2024
by
Gerry Lowe
Hi Does anyone know of a list of the carbon emissions per unit dose of some drugs and related items, please? Specifically the following... Hartmann’s fluid, 0.5% bupivacaine (“heavy” – so with…
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Healthcare Facilities Management Conference-Waste and Carbon Net Zero Stream

Created on
13 Aug 2024
by
David Nicholls
We are proud to announce that the final funded(free) places for the conference Healthcare Facilities Management, taking place on the 10th of September 2024, at The National Conference Centre in…
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CO2 Calc for Reprocessed Single Use Devices

Created on
25 Jun 2024
by
David Sheon
Hello, The nonprofit Association of Medical Device Reprocessors worked w Cassie Thiel to develop a free CO2 emissions calc powered by 8 peer reviewed LCAs to help hospitals track estimated CO2…
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Green Accreditation to Become Compulsory for Wellcome and CRUK Funded Labs

Created on
17 Jun 2024
by
Rachael Ward
The news that green laboratory accreditation is to become compulsory for CRUK and Wellcome-funded labs is a cause for celebration!🎉🎉🎉The CRUK and Wellcome funding bodies are signatories on the newly…
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Advice re biodegradable specimen bags

Created on
30 May 2024
by
lucy thomas
Hi, I am looking for some advice on whether biodegradable blood specimen bags are a feasible option to replace single use plastic ones as I was recently told that they are treated as clinical waste…
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London Greener NHS Week May 2024

Created on
9 May 2024
by
Minna Eii
The London Greener NHS team will be running a Greener NHS Week, from Monday 13th May 2024 to Friday 17th May 2024. The events are virtual. The Green Week is aimed for healthcare staff to gain an…
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AI LCA Tool for Healthcare Industry

Created on
8 May 2024
by
Tushar Sharma
Hi Everyone, We are looking for feedback for our AI LCA tool. It can be used by anyone to start measuring emissions of various medical products and services. The tool is built on an in-house…
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NHS Consultation on Constitution including sustainability

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8 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Gordon
Dear Colleagues, DHSC has published its consultation on the NHS Constitution . The NHS Constitution, last updated in 2015, has to be updated at least every 10 years by the Secretary of State for…
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Looking for sustainable haematologists!

Created on
7 May 2024
by
Frances Mortimer
Are there any haematologists interested in sustainable healthcare who would like to connect up with others internationally? We've been approached by international partners looking for UK…
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My Green Lab Accreditation - Pathology network

Created on
17 Mar 2024
by
Rajeka Lazarus
Hello, NHS England have agreed to fund My Green Lab accreditation for the labs within our pathology network (I think it is West of England). Not sure whether this is a national offer but worth…