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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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Greener therapeutic ADL kitchens

Created on
25 Jul 2024
by
Lee Roach
Hi I have been given responsibility for writing a new policy on the use of our therapeutic kitchens. Looking at others and existing policies, their is unquestioning use of multiple disposable PPE…
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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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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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Can a doctor protest and still be a doctor?

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3 May 2024
by
Marty Climenhaga
Doctors Association UK is concerned about whether doctors should lose their licence to practice if they protest about climate change. Please fill in the survey if you…
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Sustainable Placements: Role Emerging and Leadership Placements for Students

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18 Apr 2024
by
Jacqueline Gordon
Greener AHP week has interesting events for educators and students including the great work done on leadership placements to encourage sustainability networks by Helen McAlinney in Yorkshire - come…
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Tree Planting and Conservation within Occupational Therapy

Created on
28 Mar 2024
by
Harriet White
Technical instructor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Alex Watkins, spoke to me about some projects he's been leading at Langdon Hospital. Alex initially led projects in the woodworking…