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Open this resource to see an example of a poster on regulated medical waste disposal from Overlook Medical Center.
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View this resource to see an example of a recycling poster from Boston Medical Center and Stericycle.
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Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Instruments, Products, and Lab Chemicals Used in Hospitals That May Contain Mercury, Fact Sheet
Preventing Damage from Pharmaceuticals, Fact Sheet
Purchaser Fact Sheet on Thimersol in Vaccines
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The environmental considerations for this category are covered by the 13 standardized environmental questions for medical products. Additional suggested questions are provided that would pertain to any electronic equipment provided in this contract.
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Poster to celebrate health care's mission of healing people and the planet on Earth Day and every day. The poster reads "Why sustainable health care? Because healthy people rely on a healthy planet. Earth Day matters!"
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(Transportation toolkit) Gasoline-powered vehicles are major sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs), smog-forming compounds, particulate matter, and other air pollutants. Widespread use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, including plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) can reduce the emissions that impact our air quality and public health. Employers are well-positioned to install non-residential charging where it is needed most, as PEV drivers park their cars at the workplace for 6.5 to 8 or more hours a day.
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This guide explores the pros and cons including human health effects, environmental considerations, and EPA rules for various disinfectants and sterilizers.
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This guide details the environmental considerations for purchasing ceiling tiles along with the rationale and suggested questions to ask suppliers.
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Practice Greenhealth provides a list of questions and environmental issues to consider during the purchasing process for medical products. This document is intended to serve as a basic guide for considerations during the RFP/RFI process.
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