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“This initiative resulted in not only decreased use of disposables, but other results as well. It was the first pilot with the inpatient nursing team led by the sustainability department, and as such provided opportunities to increase engagement with a large group of employees and leaders.”– Diane Imrie, system director of sustainability. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2024, University of Vermont Medical Center purchased more than 35,000 disposable blood pressure cuffs, costing over $100,000, and directly generating about 4,000 pounds of plastic waste.The cardiovascular unit, the largest consumer… Read More
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"Being able to include all of our stakeholders; starting a team [with] multiple viewpoints and creating trust was the most successful part of our pilot." – Dr. Ami Shah, pediatric surgeon, director, office of clinician experienceKEY TAKEAWAYS High-volume disposable patient positioning devices and other operating room plastics generate unnecessary waste, cost, and a negative environmental impact, while entrenched workflows, departmental siloes, and safety concerns slow adoption of alternatives.With Practice Greenhealth’s technical assistance, Rush built a cross-departmental… Read More
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The competition for America's hospital chef of the year garnered an impressive array of plant-forward recipe submissions. Five finalists showcased global culinary influences, presenting dishes from barbecue-inspired jackfruit barbacoa to a mushroom soup rooted in Afro-Indigenous heritage.These chefs have drawn inspiration from family, flavor, and culture to transform hospital food into meals that are both nourishing and environmentally sustainable.The finalists and their innovative dishes are:Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center's beetroot & butternut squash tortelloni – Chef John… Read More
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For more than 20 years, the Environmental Excellence Awards have helped health care sustainability programs in the United States and Canada grow and demonstrate their worth. This program enables Practice Greenhealth to gather sustainability data, identify leaders, and show just how impactful sustainability work in the health care sector is. Participating facilities use the application process as a source of new ideas to grow their programs and receive personalized reports that compare their facility's sustainability data to their peers'.
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Alex Chapman (she/her) is Director of Regulatory Affairs for Stericycle with about 20 years of experience working with health care, commercial, and government organizations. Her work has included developing, managing, and supporting programs that drive and support regulatory compliance and sustainability.Alex’s work has primarily been in complex regulated environments with a focus on health care collaborating with generators, suppliers, industry organizations, and regulators to assess, design, enable, and enhance compliant and sustainable waste management processes and programs throughout the… Read More
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Scott supports systemwide strategic sourcing for one of the largest academic health care systems in the U.S. UC Health encompasses six renowned health systems with nearly 6,000 beds, 21 health professional schools, and over 56,000 employees. His team drives innovative and efficient supply chain solutions to enhance patient care, education, and research. Scott is also deeply involved in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. He serves as an advisor to Berkeley SkyDeck, UC Berkeley’s startup accelerator, and as a mentor at the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub. His global experience… Read More
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Agnes supports the implementation of the UC Sustainable Practices Policy by coordinating the efforts of eight UC systemwide sustainability working groups that address sustainability policies, projects, and initiatives related to food, water, waste, procurement, health care, health and wellbeing, and laboratories. Agnes has over 20 years of experience leading complex environmental and sustainability projects and programs in the private and public sectors, including climate action and adaptation, sustainable food, supply chain sustainability and GHG emissions, water and storm water management,… Read More
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Chris Bodkin (he/him) is a sustainability leader with over 16 years of experience advancing environmental solutions across the health care sector. At Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, he leads the Industry Partner Program and oversees health care waste initiatives, working at the intersection of providers, suppliers, and manufacturers.Chris specializes in building scalable, cost-competitive strategies to reduce healthcare’s environmental footprint — particularly in plastics and pharmaceutical waste. He collaborates with health systems and industry leaders to drive circular… Read More
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Alejandra is a civil engineer with a master’s degree in sustainability, helping health care organizations advance circular economy initiatives through data-driven strategies. Alejandra leads greenhouse gas inventories and product lifecycle impact assessments with clients. She also leads clinical sustainability initiatives around decarbonization, resource conservation, and waste prevention, collaborating with clinical and operational teams to drive measurable impact. Alejandra led a multi-year research and health care improvement project to study, benchmark, and optimize the hospital linen… Read More
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James is currently an MBA student at UC Berkeley. In his role with UCOP, James supports UC Health’s systemwide efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions by analyzing current practices, engaging with campus teams, and identifying opportunities to scale low-carbon strategies across sites and suppliers. He has a background in supply-chain operations and sustainability, with experience working on cross-functional projects that bridge data, procurement, and environmental impact.
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