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The sustainable procurement directory provides Practice Greenhealth members with guidance on more than 120 products and services health care organizations can target for sustainable procurement. The directory identifies key environmental considerations for each product or service, where to obtain more information, and the rationale for purchasing sustainably. This resource supports anyone who purchases or makes decisions about purchasing in health care. Be sure to download the latest version. Please let us know of any questions or comments by emailing procurement@practicegreenhealth.org. As… Read More
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With assistance from the EPA, the University of Minnesota conducted a study on reducing solid waste, including blue wrap, in surgical centers.
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This presentation by Boston Medical Center details the hospital's plans and commitment to energy conservation and efficiency.
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Boston Medical Center provides an example of a strategic energy management plan that details conservation measures.
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Hackensack University Medical Center’s annual food and beverage budget is $5 million with an estimated $1.5 million spend on meat and poultry. They serve more than 2.8 million meals annually. In only 18 months, Hackensack University Medical Center now leads the country in achieving a 98 percent benchmark of meat and poultry raised without routine antibiotics. Leadership is driving change through their GPO and the broader marketplace so other hospitals can have access to and benefit from purchasing these products. The medical center received significant media attention for their leadership and… Read More
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This sample employee engagement poster features a staff member of Ridgeview Medical Center explaining "why a healthy environment is important to me."
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This sample employee engagement poster features a staff member of Ridgeview Medical Center explaining "why a healthy environment is important to me."
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Boston Medical Center requires that new major additions or buildings incorporate the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Health Care ("LEED-HC") and Green Guide for Health Care ("GGHC") green building standards. Boston Medical Center has developed LEED Checklists that help achieve this requirement to meet the silver rating of the LEED -HC and GGHC.
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Access Practice Greenhealth member NYU Langone Medical Center's climate action plan from 2015 featuring benchmarking information and next steps.
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Practice Greenhealth member Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center provided their environmentally preferred (EPP) contract language from 2016 that is provided to all of their suppliers.
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