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Our guidance helps health care organizations achieve successful waste management programs or projects. Watch this training and use our standardized process for gathering the information necessary to design sustainable waste management solutions, optimize your project or program’s success, and develop a proposal for leadership buy-in.Successfully implementing a sustainable waste management program or project will require following a defined process. This process includes: Watch a training Watch the recorded training below to learn how to use the template and hear about real examples of… Read More
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Candace brings over four years of experience in nonprofit accounting, with a background in expense reimbursement processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and audit support. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lehman College and currently lives in Hampton, Virginia. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and expanding her knowledge in areas ranging from accounting to technology.
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The Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator is an accounting tool specifically designed to help health care organizations measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The calculator can be used to develop a GHG inventory at the facility and/or system level for all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.The calculator helps U.S. health care organizations take a critical step on the path to emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction efforts. It is the first free, publicly available tool of its kind for health care organizations. The calculator was developed following the GHG Protocol, the world’s… Read More
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Introducing our new Health care energy & water efficiency checklist – a comprehensive resource that includes almost 50 no-cost and low-cost opportunities for energy and water savings, tailored specifically for existing health care facilities.What makes this resource specialOrganized by category – from lighting and HVAC to water and general maintenance – this resource goes beyond a simple checklist. It's designed to help sustainability professionals and facilities teams communicate, collaborate, and take action while showcasing successes to hospital leadership, building momentum, and… Read More
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Data collection is essential to effective sustainability programs, but it’s only useful if the data is used and acted upon. By aggregating data from hospitals across our network, Practice Greenhealth provides valuable insights into the state of sustainability work across the sector.We know your data is precious, and we are committed to protecting it. Please see our data policy to learn more“Thanks to the data analyzed through the awards platform at Practice Greenhealth, we're in a healthier position to categorically mitigate the various wastes associated with health care operations while… Read More
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3 health care sustainability trends to follow in 2025The results are in – data from the 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards applications reveals Practice Greenhealth partners' impressive results in 2024. Nearly 500 hospitals saved over $203 million through environmental programs, while avoiding 185,000 metric tons of emissions. From climate resilience planning (up 140%) to plastic reduction initiatives, health systems are proving that sustainability saves money and improves care.See how environmental action can be a competitive advantage Unlocking sustainability insights: Understanding… Read More
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Scientific consensus shows climate change is already damaging human health and health care delivery and will have a greater impact in the future. Health care is at the front line of climate change, bearing the costs of increased diseases and more frequent extreme weather events.Hospitals and health systems are addressing health threats posed by climate change and air pollution, in alignment with their missions to heal. Many are doing so by implementing business-smart initiatives that also protect their communities from climate change by:Reducing the carbon footprint of hospital operations.… Read More
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This year, nearly 500 hospitals and health care facilities submitted data through Practice Greenhealth’s Environmental Excellence Awards. We analyzed the facility data and provided insights into how these facilities perform in select metric areas across 11 categories of sustainability action through personalized reports.During this session, Practice Greenhealth partners can ask questions about the personalized reports provided by the Environmental Excellence Awards program. Practice Greenhealth’s data analytics and insights team will provide answers and guide participants on using these tools… Read More
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Plant-forward is a style of cooking and eating that emphasizes and celebrates, but is not limited to, foods from plant sources – fruits and vegetables (produce), whole grains, legumes (pulses), nuts and seeds, plant oils, and herbs and spices – and reflects evidence-based principles of health and sustainability. – Culinary Institute of America Plant-forward is the most delicious “quadruple” bottom line approach that health care can take – achieving social, environmental, and financial goals while providing great-tasting food. Explore why food champions in every profession from chefs to… Read More
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Making climate action simple and deliciousThe Coolfood Pledge helps dining facilities – from hotels and restaurants to universities, schools, hospitals, and workplace cafeterias – cut their food-related greenhouse gas emissions by increasing and improving their plant-forward menu options.Why pledge?We make it easy The most comprehensive program addressing GHG emissions from food.All the data Data-driven with results you can see.Tailored to you Individualized technical assistanceIncluded Available at no cost for Practice Greenhealth partner hospitals (a $5,000 annual value). Participating… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals.
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Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.