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A new set of case studies from Practice Greenhealth highlights how three U.S. health systems successfully reduced plastic waste and cut costs through targeted initiatives. OSF HealthCare revived its single-use device reprocessing program after a vendor change caused disruptions. A pilot at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, driven by a multi-department team, fixed workflow issues and boosted staff awareness. The result was a significant increase in collection rates for two devices (one rose from 23% to 31% in six months), preventing about 650 pounds of plastic waste annually and… Read More
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Last week, Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth brought together more than 600 health care sustainability leaders at CleanMed – the premier health care sustainability conference. Attendees engaged in unparalleled opportunities for peer collaboration and learning, gaining practical strategies, tools, and connections to accelerate progress toward their sustainability goals. We also celebrated climate champions and highlighted the momentum toward a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future – with health care leading the way. Check out… Read More
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPractice Greenhealth Announces 2026 Environmental Excellence Award RecipientsTop Hospitals Recognized for Sustainability Leadership as Healthcare Organizations Report Approximately $235 Million in Annual Savings June 3, 2026 – Practice Greenhealth, Health Care Without Harm's hospitals and health systems membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare across the United States and Canada, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards, the nation’s highest recognition for healthcare organizations demonstrating leadership in… Read More
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