This document provides guidance for manufacturers wishing to meet Health Care Without Harm’s examination and surgical glove criteria. The criteria apply to examination and surgical gloves used within healthcare. The criteria do not apply to gloves used for other purposes.
[Plant-Forward-Future] A huge variety of plant-based proteins are available to plant-forward chefs. Learn about legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains and their nutritional and environmental benefits.
This guide provides actionable steps and sample materials to assist health systems and community organizations in conducting an exercise aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and inequities and preparing for climate impacts.
Educate your patrons about how plant proteins like nuts, seeds, and legumes are delicious, healthy, and good for the environment with these fun and engaging resources.
Educate your patrons about how a plant-forward diet supports the environment with these fun and engaging resources: infographics, a consumer-facing webpage, and a printable teaser poster with QR code.
[Plant-Forward Future] Educate and encourage your diners with these resources that explain the environmental benefits of choosing a plant-forward meal.
This paper provides a strategic framework for health care systems to improve the climate resilience of their facilities and the communities they serve, with real-world examples of health systems taking meaningful action.
There are ten key elements in a best-in-class sustainable procurement program. This image summarizes each element and where it is found in the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, a framework for developing and implementing a successful program.
PPE is vital to protect workers and the public, but unnecessary PPE use can result in the needless generation of waste that can also pose risks. This guidance will help vaccine site administrators ensure infection prevention while reducing unnecessary product use and waste.
The world is undertaking the largest immunization campaign in history to fight COVID-19. Billions will be vaccinated in the coming years, which is generating an unprecedented amount of waste. If we plan ahead, we can minimize the impact and waste while ensuring universal immunization.
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