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Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half of the energy consumed and 38 percent of all GHG emissions in the United States. According to the EPA, inpatient health care ranks as the second largest commercial energy user after the food service industry. The US Department of Energy notes that hospital energy costs rose 56 percent from $3.89 per square foot in 2003 to $6.07 per square foot in 2008, and predicts those costs will continue to rise in the near term[i]. Hospitals are also often the largest water users in… Read More
Type: Resources
Maxie brings more than seven years of experience in human health, academic research, coalition building, advocacy, and community organizing for climate action, social justice and environmental health. She is a passionate weaver, integrating her various fields of expertise to nurture systems change to build a safe and equitable future that fosters prosperous, healthy, and thriving communities. She is a certified health coach, a restorative justice practices facilitator, and holds a Master of Science in physiology and biophysics with a focus on integrative medicine and health from Georgetown… Read More
Type: Staff
Sanskrithi lives in Hyderabad, South India, and holds an MBA in sustainable development and management from Nalanda University. As a sustainability consultant, her most recent projects include carbon management, audits, and reporting, and she has worked on both academic and corporate sustainability projects. She worked as a climate researcher for a Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit project, focusing on understanding agriculture and climate adaptation in Germany and India. In her free time, she writes for newspapers on climate change topics and volunteers teaching STEM to… Read More
Type: Staff
With the rise of telehealth services and hybrid environments, many institutions benefitted from studies and data that informed changes, which translated into emissions reductions. In this session, clinicians and experts will share results from a 2020 Cleveland Clinic employee survey and the impact commutes had on Scope 3 emissions. Also hear about policy decisions made from commuting data and incentives from Stanford Health Care’s focus groups and interviews, and learn about system-level environmental savings from virtual visits in their radiation oncology department.
Type: Event
Maxie (she/her) brings 7+ years of experience in human health, academic research, coalition building, advocacy, and community organizing for climate action, social justice, and environmental health. She is a passionate weaver that integrates her various fields of expertise to nurture systems change to build a safe and equitable future that fosters prosperous, healthful, and thriving communities. She is a Certified Health Coach, and a Restorative Justice Practices facilitator, and holds a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics with a focus on Integrative Medicine and Health from… Read More
Type: Event Presenters
Based in London, Jo brings more than 15 years of experience in global health, international development, and government communications, with a strong focus on advocacy, media engagement, and strategic storytelling. Previously, Jo was director of communications at United for Global Mental Health, where she led campaigns that helped grow the world’s largest mental health advocacy network and positioned mental health prominently in global policy conversations. She is passionate about using communications to support collaboration, influence policy, and drive meaningful change in health, climate,… Read More
Type: Staff
Solid waste is the largest waste stream for health care organizations, comprising two-thirds of all hospital waste. Though relatively straightforward to dispose of, the sheer volume of solid waste consumes more than 30 percent of the hospital’s total waste budget. It is also often called municipal, black bag, clear bag, or non-regulated medical waste.
Solid waste from hospitals resembles the waste generated in other sectors or even from residential neighborhoods: paper, cardboard, food waste, textiles, plastics, and other non-regulated trash, but with more plastic from gloves, catheter bags… Read More
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By Sarah Dalton, HonorHealth administrative fellow
Pursuing organizational sustainability can seem daunting – it is complex, takes time, and the upfront costs can feel like a barrier to entry. As an administrative fellow at HonorHealth, I worked with and learned from the organization’s sustainability committee, which has set out to prove that with the right tools and mindset, health care organizations can achieve sustainability goals while uncovering significant cost savings and giving back to their communities.
HonorHealth’s sustainability committee includes leaders from various… Read More
Type: Press
Each year, a growing number of Practice Greenhealth members participate in the Environmental Excellence Awards. It’s safe to say, the awards applications are a considerable undertaking, and require team participation, coaxing and follow-through in order to complete an award submission. Given the workload, why do hospitals continue to participate? Beyond the resulting recognition, how is the awards process adding value to hospitals’ sustainability journey?
Most hospitals submit a Partner for Change application. This comprehensive application covers ten topic areas and dives deeply into a… Read More
Type: Press
Why sharing your sustainability story still mattersIn today’s complex and often polarized landscape, many organizations are carefully weighing how and when to talk about their climate and sustainability work. The risks of being misunderstood or politicized are real, and for some, staying quiet feels like the safer choice.But thoughtful communication is still possible and powerful. Even in a cautious environment, there are ways to share your progress with integrity, transparency, and care.A growing trend known as greenhushing describes the decision to downplay or stay silent about… Read More
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