The document outlines 5 steps for greening a hospital: 1) Plant the seed by obtaining support from senior management, physicians, and forming a green team. 2) Pull the weeds by developing standards, coordinating efforts, and enforcing accountability. 3) Water by making sustainability part of the hospital image and mission. 4) Give it love by establishing small changes and a green building policy. 5) Put it in light and watch it grow by celebrating accomplishments and setting up an environmental program.

1. Greening Your Hospital 5 Ways to Go for the Green Plant the Seed Pull the Weeds Water Give It Love Put it in Light and Watch It Grow

17. Greening Your Hospital Percent Solid Waste Composition (By Weight) In Hospitals* *Based on composition of waste in nine Los Angeles City hospitals (1990)

18. Greening Your Hospital $591,000 TOTAL SAVINGS $11,000 Cool roof $40,000 Photovoltaic mechanical screen $40,000 HDPE piping for exterior conduit $75,000 Solar-powered construction lighting (now used on walkways) $100,000+ PG&E utility rebate $290,000+ Permeable pavement in parking lot SAVINGS STRATEGY