If you are purchasing directly from local or regional producers, make it a standard practice to ask them about their labor practices. Here is a list of potential questions to help guide you in this endeavor.
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These certifications are recommended because of their commitment to addressing the social and economic determinants of health, individual health and safety of workers, and community resilience and their inclusion of sustainability criteria.
Share what plant-forward means to you along with our resources for hospitals.
Published: February 9, 2021
We asked 11 hospital food champions what plant-forward means to them. Hear their thoughts on shaping a #PlantForwardFuture and check out our new resources for chefs and food service pros.
Published: January 25, 2021
New California culinary center creates 150 living-wage jobs, distributes 50,000 meals daily
We have identified high-impact procurement opportunities that can play a significant role in improving the health and safety of patients, staff, and the environment. This list can inform setting priorities for sustainable procurement.
The Coolfood Pledge team provides members with guidance on developing a plan for serving more climate-friendly food while meeting other dining-related targets.
This brochure for the health care audience shows how facilities can use the Coolfood Pledge to provide diners more of what they want while reducing their GHG emissions.
Published: January 17, 2020
More and more hospitals are supporting healthy food choices, bolstering greater food access, and elevating the connection between dietary patterns and health — for people and the planet.
Published: September 30, 2019
Ready to amp up your sales and customer satisfaction while simultaneously reducing your environmental impact? Then the Health Care Culinary Contest is the perfect addition to your sustainability work.
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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.