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The Greenhealth Approved ecolabel for sustainable medical products is now included in the EPA’s federal purchasing recommendations, supporting eco-friendly health care procurement
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Greenhealth Approved seal earns recognition from EPA for medical productsThe Greenhealth Approved ecolabel for sustainable medical products is now included in the EPA’s federal purchasing recommendations, supporting eco-friendly health care procurement
Reston, VA, December 5, 2024 – Practice Greenhealth is proud to… Read More
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View this resource to read a sample policy from Boston Medical on the elimination of mercury in the workplace, including potential sources and safe disposal.
Type: Resources
Boston Medical Center is committed to excellence in health care, research and teaching while also protecting and enhancing the environment. As such, operations will be managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts and to maintain and continuously improve environmental compliance and performance.
View this resource to view the full environmental commitment statement from Boston Medical Center.
Type: Resources
An environmental commitment statement is an organizational document that lays out the formal commitment to a healthier environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Review this environmental commitment statement from the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Type: Resources
Food should feed people, not landfills. Food waste not only contributes to climate change, but is a missed opportunity for addressing food insecurity in our communities.
Learn from Practice Greenhealth partners about the creative and comprehensive approaches they have used to reduce wasted food, and how doing so has saved money, reduced their climate impact, and supported hunger relief in their communities.
This event occurred as part of the Destination CleanMed 2024 series. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit … Read More
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This document provides guidance for manufacturers wishing to meet Health Care Without Harm’s safer medical products and devices criteria. Medical products must not contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP). For many years, Health Care Without Harm has prioritized the elimination of PVC and DEHP in medical products because of their toxicity and to increase the safety and sustainability of the health care sector.
Type: Resources
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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