The document discusses the Buddhist Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre's efforts to promote low carbon healthcare. It details how the centre implements a vegetarian food policy using reusable containers, reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions. Over 300 days, this policy is estimated to save 163 trees worth of carbon dioxide emissions. The centre also recycles waste, uses recycled water, and employs energy saving practices like timer controls to reduce environmental impact. Patients and visitors are briefed on the centre's sustainability policies and regulations.
This document discusses the carbon footprint of dialysis and opportunities to improve its sustainability. It notes that dialysis exacts a heavy environmental toll through high water and power consumption and medical waste generation. The annual carbon footprint of hemodialysis for one patient is over 10 tons of CO2 equivalents. Efforts are needed to minimize water and power use, optimize waste management, and develop more sustainable technologies and practices. Examples from the UK, Australia and other countries demonstrate that green nephrology initiatives can significantly reduce environmental impacts and costs of dialysis.
The Green Table program helps restaurants reduce costs and increase profits through sustainable practices. It provides a framework for businesses to minimize waste, conserve energy and water, and reduce their carbon footprint. Some estimates show that medium businesses could save $2,300 annually on water and $26,000 on electricity through Green Table practices. The program also builds a recognizable brand to promote environmental commitment.
The document discusses various methods for managing food waste, including reduction, reuse, composting, anaerobic digestion, and conversion to energy. It provides details on different pre-treatment technologies like dehydrators, liquefiers, and in-vessel composting. Case studies from the University of Nevada and Boston Marriott Quincy hotel demonstrate how biodigesters and dehydrators can reduce costs from lower tipping fees and trash hauling while providing a payback period of 6-7 years. The document also compares various treatment methods for food waste like vermicomposting, aerobic and anaerobic composting, and their suitability at different scales.
The document summarizes a sustainability initiative at the NITK campus. It outlines various waste management and energy generation projects, including:
1. A plan to set up pods to collect and process different types of waste like tetra packs and CDs.
2. A biogas plant project that would convert food waste from hostels into biogas for cooking.
3. A PET flakes recycling project to collect and process plastic bottles into saleable flakes.
The goals are to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and become a zero waste campus through various technical projects improving energy efficiency and reducing waste.
This document summarizes initiatives to promote sustainability across the NHS in Wales. It discusses measuring the NHS Wales carbon footprint, relevant policies and legislation, data reporting tools, and sharing best practices through the Welsh Health Environmental Forum. Key points covered include the 2016/17 carbon footprint of 733,185 tonnes of CO2e, using data to inform targets and policies, and tools for benchmarking like the Estates & Facilities Performance Management System.
This document discusses leadership strategies for greening hospitals. It begins by describing the leadership shown by Yonsei University Health System in Korea, which established a green task force and implemented initiatives like a building energy management system and greenhouse gas reduction programs. It then discusses the Korean government's support for green hospitals through partnerships and funding. Finally, it outlines the academic leadership of the Korea Society for Green Hospitals in sharing best practices through conferences.
How sustainability is being used in Personal Care segment.
Recent developments and best practices in the industry
Examples showing new initiatives by companies
Nadia Ibrahim presented on sustainable healthcare waste management. She discussed global healthcare waste statistics showing large volumes are generated daily. Common treatment systems like incineration and landfilling have disadvantages like air pollution and risks of disease. However, 85% of healthcare waste is general non-hazardous waste that could be reduced, reused, or recycled following proper segregation and treatment. Best practices include waste audits, sustainable procurement, color-coded bins, staff training, and monitoring waste metrics. A case study showed plastic products from healthcare could be recycled into new products after pretreatment maintained material quality. Sustainable waste management systems can improve safety, reduce costs and landfill impacts, and support a circular economy.
This document discusses the carbon footprint of dialysis and opportunities to improve its sustainability. It notes that dialysis exacts a heavy environmental toll through high water and power consumption and medical waste generation. The annual carbon footprint of hemodialysis for one patient is over 10 tons of CO2 equivalents. Efforts are needed to minimize water and power use, optimize waste management, and develop more sustainable technologies and practices. Examples from the UK, Australia and other countries demonstrate that green nephrology initiatives can significantly reduce environmental impacts and costs of dialysis.
The Green Table program helps restaurants reduce costs and increase profits through sustainable practices. It provides a framework for businesses to minimize waste, conserve energy and water, and reduce their carbon footprint. Some estimates show that medium businesses could save $2,300 annually on water and $26,000 on electricity through Green Table practices. The program also builds a recognizable brand to promote environmental commitment.
The document discusses various methods for managing food waste, including reduction, reuse, composting, anaerobic digestion, and conversion to energy. It provides details on different pre-treatment technologies like dehydrators, liquefiers, and in-vessel composting. Case studies from the University of Nevada and Boston Marriott Quincy hotel demonstrate how biodigesters and dehydrators can reduce costs from lower tipping fees and trash hauling while providing a payback period of 6-7 years. The document also compares various treatment methods for food waste like vermicomposting, aerobic and anaerobic composting, and their suitability at different scales.
The document summarizes a sustainability initiative at the NITK campus. It outlines various waste management and energy generation projects, including:
1. A plan to set up pods to collect and process different types of waste like tetra packs and CDs.
2. A biogas plant project that would convert food waste from hostels into biogas for cooking.
3. A PET flakes recycling project to collect and process plastic bottles into saleable flakes.
The goals are to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and become a zero waste campus through various technical projects improving energy efficiency and reducing waste.
This document summarizes initiatives to promote sustainability across the NHS in Wales. It discusses measuring the NHS Wales carbon footprint, relevant policies and legislation, data reporting tools, and sharing best practices through the Welsh Health Environmental Forum. Key points covered include the 2016/17 carbon footprint of 733,185 tonnes of CO2e, using data to inform targets and policies, and tools for benchmarking like the Estates & Facilities Performance Management System.
This document discusses leadership strategies for greening hospitals. It begins by describing the leadership shown by Yonsei University Health System in Korea, which established a green task force and implemented initiatives like a building energy management system and greenhouse gas reduction programs. It then discusses the Korean government's support for green hospitals through partnerships and funding. Finally, it outlines the academic leadership of the Korea Society for Green Hospitals in sharing best practices through conferences.
How sustainability is being used in Personal Care segment.
Recent developments and best practices in the industry
Examples showing new initiatives by companies
Nadia Ibrahim presented on sustainable healthcare waste management. She discussed global healthcare waste statistics showing large volumes are generated daily. Common treatment systems like incineration and landfilling have disadvantages like air pollution and risks of disease. However, 85% of healthcare waste is general non-hazardous waste that could be reduced, reused, or recycled following proper segregation and treatment. Best practices include waste audits, sustainable procurement, color-coded bins, staff training, and monitoring waste metrics. A case study showed plastic products from healthcare could be recycled into new products after pretreatment maintained material quality. Sustainable waste management systems can improve safety, reduce costs and landfill impacts, and support a circular economy.
Presentation on Biodiversity & Nature Based Solutions - Liam McCarton, Dr. Sean O’Hogain, DTC Research Group, Dublin Institute of Technology given at Session 3d at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
This document summarizes several initiatives by McDonald's suppliers to improve sustainability in their supply chains. It highlights 51 case studies of projects focused on ethics, environment and economics ("sustainability's three Es").
Some examples include a supplier creating a combination trailer that is half milk tanker and half refrigerated container to reduce fuel use and emissions. Another supplier implemented a greenhouse gas inventory and projects to reduce emissions from its cogeneration boiler and wastewater treatment plant. A third supplier developed a sustainability program for stevia leaf extract production to reduce the product's carbon footprint and environmental impacts.
Subway restaurants are committed to environmental sustainability in their products, operations, and facilities. Their initiatives have significantly reduced carbon emissions, transportation costs and fuel usage. They have also implemented various programs to increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use more sustainable packaging materials. Subway continues working towards their goal of making their restaurants and supply chain as environmentally responsible as possible.
The document summarizes strategies for reducing solid and liquid waste at the government, business, and individual levels. It discusses source reduction principles and provides examples of policies and initiatives in British Columbia to encourage waste prevention through incentives, regulations, and education programs targeting water and energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable consumption.
The document discusses plastic waste management through an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. It notes that 1.6 billion tons of greenhouse gases are emitted annually from solid waste disposal and this is expected to increase to 2.38 billion tons by 2050 without improvements. The document outlines how EPR works, requiring manufacturers to be responsible for the full lifecycle of plastic products including take back and recycling. It provides advantages of EPR such as reducing costs and promoting more efficient resource use. The circular economy is also discussed as an alternative to the linear take-make-waste model through reuse and recycling.
AfRecycle is an environmental service program that recovers surplus medical supplies and decommissioned healthcare equipment. It is delivered by Healthcare Link International and its MedAid partners. Their alternative 'discarding' service helps healthcare facilities and supply chain companies reduce their environmental impact, disposal and storage costs, and save lives. Their recovery-for-reuse processes also provide volunteering, training, and work experience opportunities to local community members.
The document discusses sustainability in the personal care industry. It outlines several global certifications for sustainable personal care products, including ABNT Ecolabel, B Corporation, CarbonFree Certified, and Certified Natural Cosmetics. It also summarizes the key focus areas and goals from a Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit, including reducing water and packaging usage, increasing recycling, and creating transparency for consumers. Best sustainability practices from various companies like L'Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, and Hindustan Unilever are highlighted, such as conserving biodiversity, reducing emissions and waste, and responsibly sourcing materials.
Spli2 is launching a new portable water filter called Spli2 to provide consumers with affordable and environmentally friendly access to clean drinking water. The filter removes bacteria and other contaminants at rates exceeding EPA standards. It is a low-cost alternative to bottled water that also reduces plastic waste. Spli2 aims to market the filter through displays in grocery and convenience stores near bottled water. It will target health-conscious urban consumers and emphasize the product's affordability, portability, quality and environmental benefits over bottled water.
This document discusses driving carton recycling value chains. It notes that in 2016, 644,000 tons of packaging materials were invoiced in China, with 153,000 tons of used beverage cartons recycled. Recycling used beverage cartons faces challenges including low profit margins for collectors due to high transportation costs. China's ban on waste imports also impacts carton recycling by lowering waste paper prices and requiring investment in local recycling infrastructure.
The document summarizes a case study on implementing a sustainable waste management program at the Base Hospital Panadura in Sri Lanka. Before the program, the hospital did not have proper waste segregation or disposal systems. The new program included building waste collection infrastructure, educating staff and patients, constructing a biogas plant to process organic waste, and obtaining an incinerator for medical waste. As a result, the hospital reduced LP gas usage and costs by 50%, generated income from recycling, and improved the environment and work conditions. Factors for the program's success included staff commitment, collaboration between hospital and local authorities, and applying productivity concepts like teamwork.
This document discusses food sustainability and aquaponics. It defines food sustainability as responsible production, supply and consumption of safe food that protects the environment. Food sustainability is important because over 800 million people experience hunger globally. The document then outlines six key sustainability problems for the food sector: 1) lack of traceability, 2) packaging issues, 3) greenwashing, 4) devaluing food, 5) food waste, and 6) supply chain issues. It proceeds to define and compare three types of aquaponics systems - gravel bed culture, deep water culture, and nutrient film technique. The document concludes by listing several advantages of aquaponics food production and examples of cultivable plants.
The document discusses lean and green concepts and initiatives. It defines key terms like carbon footprint and environmental waste. It provides examples of companies like Walmart, Baxter Healthcare, and Dell that have implemented lean thinking to reduce waste and environmental impact. Through techniques like value stream mapping and targeting reductions in energy use and emissions, these companies have seen benefits like cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved sustainability.
This document summarizes Dr. Donna Rawlinson's presentation on Northumbrian Water's innovative approach to sludge treatment. It discusses how Northumbrian Water uses advanced anaerobic digestion (AAD) to treat sludge, producing renewable energy and reducing costs. Their AAD systems at two sites produce enough electricity to power 30,000 homes annually. Northumbrian Water is also expanding AAD by adding food waste digestion and connecting the biogas to a gas grid to further reduce fossil fuel usage and increase renewable energy production.
This document summarizes Barilla's sustainability initiatives for its sauce business. It outlines Barilla's vision of providing tasty, nutritious products while promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainability. The company aims to reduce its environmental impact through various measures in its supply chain such as using less water and fertilizers in cultivation, implementing traceability programs, and minimizing food waste. It analyzes the carbon, water and ecological footprints of Barilla's sauce supply chain and identifies opportunities for improvement. The document also discusses Barilla's plans for marketing its sustainability efforts to engage customers and the expected benefits of increased sales volumes.
Sustainability in the NHS Virtual Conference4 All of Us
The NHS Sustainability Day Campaign was delighted to host its 2nd virtual conference examining sustainability within the NHS and wider healthcare field. Once again we explored the solutions already being adopted by the NHS to combat carbon emissions.
This virtual conference provided further opportunities for NHS Trusts to discuss their concerns, ideas and plans around embedding sustainable development with fellow peers. Topics discussed on the day included:
Looking after nature so nature can look after us;
Fighting to make the NHS a greener organisation; and
Maximising the health and wellbeing of the NHS
We also tackled the hot debate brought up by Covid-19, of how we tackle single-use masks?
This document provides an overview of a course on green supply chain management. The course objectives are to explain fundamental concepts of the green supply chain including closed-loop supply chains, eco-design, green procurement, and green logistics. Key topics covered include the differences between traditional and green supply chains, green supply chain practices such as green design, green purchasing, green manufacturing, and reverse logistics. The goals of green supply chains are discussed as reducing environmental impact and pollution while improving economic performance.
This document outlines an agenda for a waste management presentation. The agenda includes discussing the waste hierarchy, life cycle assessment and how it relates to rethinking waste, examples of LCA counterintuitive results, tools and calculation approaches for waste, and what the state of Minnesota is doing regarding waste reduction. Key points from the document include that the waste hierarchy guides discards management but not purchasing decisions, and that attributes like recyclability and recycled content do not always correlate with reduced environmental impacts when analyzed using life cycle assessment. The document advocates using LCA and full supply chain analysis to more effectively reduce waste and environmental impacts.
Creating Sustainable Avenues in Biogas and Plastic Diesel at XLRISiddhant Bhatia
The document proposes a waste management plan for XLRI to make it self-sustainable. It suggests setting up (1) a biogas plant to generate gas from food waste for cooking, and (2) a plastic diesel plant to convert plastic waste into fuel. The biogas plant would save costs on LPG and produce organic fertilizer as a byproduct. The plastic diesel plant would utilize plastic waste and reduce diesel costs. Challenges include consistent waste supply and proper storage of inflammable diesel. The proposal claims the plants could save over Rs. 6.6 lakhs annually and pay for themselves within 4 years.
This Audit Report made possible by the hospitals from Indonesia and the Philippines will historically demonstrate the bulk of plastics in the hospital waste stream and importantly, put emphasis on the role of the healthcare sector in positioning itself as a critical stakeholder for reduction and elimination of plastic pollution.
SAVE THE DATE!
October 4 - 5, 2018
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore
For more info, send an email to greenhospitalsasia@no-harm.org or info@no-harm.org
Presentation on Biodiversity & Nature Based Solutions - Liam McCarton, Dr. Sean O’Hogain, DTC Research Group, Dublin Institute of Technology given at Session 3d at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
This document summarizes several initiatives by McDonald's suppliers to improve sustainability in their supply chains. It highlights 51 case studies of projects focused on ethics, environment and economics ("sustainability's three Es").
Some examples include a supplier creating a combination trailer that is half milk tanker and half refrigerated container to reduce fuel use and emissions. Another supplier implemented a greenhouse gas inventory and projects to reduce emissions from its cogeneration boiler and wastewater treatment plant. A third supplier developed a sustainability program for stevia leaf extract production to reduce the product's carbon footprint and environmental impacts.
Subway restaurants are committed to environmental sustainability in their products, operations, and facilities. Their initiatives have significantly reduced carbon emissions, transportation costs and fuel usage. They have also implemented various programs to increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use more sustainable packaging materials. Subway continues working towards their goal of making their restaurants and supply chain as environmentally responsible as possible.
The document summarizes strategies for reducing solid and liquid waste at the government, business, and individual levels. It discusses source reduction principles and provides examples of policies and initiatives in British Columbia to encourage waste prevention through incentives, regulations, and education programs targeting water and energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable consumption.
The document discusses plastic waste management through an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. It notes that 1.6 billion tons of greenhouse gases are emitted annually from solid waste disposal and this is expected to increase to 2.38 billion tons by 2050 without improvements. The document outlines how EPR works, requiring manufacturers to be responsible for the full lifecycle of plastic products including take back and recycling. It provides advantages of EPR such as reducing costs and promoting more efficient resource use. The circular economy is also discussed as an alternative to the linear take-make-waste model through reuse and recycling.
AfRecycle is an environmental service program that recovers surplus medical supplies and decommissioned healthcare equipment. It is delivered by Healthcare Link International and its MedAid partners. Their alternative 'discarding' service helps healthcare facilities and supply chain companies reduce their environmental impact, disposal and storage costs, and save lives. Their recovery-for-reuse processes also provide volunteering, training, and work experience opportunities to local community members.
The document discusses sustainability in the personal care industry. It outlines several global certifications for sustainable personal care products, including ABNT Ecolabel, B Corporation, CarbonFree Certified, and Certified Natural Cosmetics. It also summarizes the key focus areas and goals from a Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit, including reducing water and packaging usage, increasing recycling, and creating transparency for consumers. Best sustainability practices from various companies like L'Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, and Hindustan Unilever are highlighted, such as conserving biodiversity, reducing emissions and waste, and responsibly sourcing materials.
Spli2 is launching a new portable water filter called Spli2 to provide consumers with affordable and environmentally friendly access to clean drinking water. The filter removes bacteria and other contaminants at rates exceeding EPA standards. It is a low-cost alternative to bottled water that also reduces plastic waste. Spli2 aims to market the filter through displays in grocery and convenience stores near bottled water. It will target health-conscious urban consumers and emphasize the product's affordability, portability, quality and environmental benefits over bottled water.
This document discusses driving carton recycling value chains. It notes that in 2016, 644,000 tons of packaging materials were invoiced in China, with 153,000 tons of used beverage cartons recycled. Recycling used beverage cartons faces challenges including low profit margins for collectors due to high transportation costs. China's ban on waste imports also impacts carton recycling by lowering waste paper prices and requiring investment in local recycling infrastructure.
The document summarizes a case study on implementing a sustainable waste management program at the Base Hospital Panadura in Sri Lanka. Before the program, the hospital did not have proper waste segregation or disposal systems. The new program included building waste collection infrastructure, educating staff and patients, constructing a biogas plant to process organic waste, and obtaining an incinerator for medical waste. As a result, the hospital reduced LP gas usage and costs by 50%, generated income from recycling, and improved the environment and work conditions. Factors for the program's success included staff commitment, collaboration between hospital and local authorities, and applying productivity concepts like teamwork.
This document discusses food sustainability and aquaponics. It defines food sustainability as responsible production, supply and consumption of safe food that protects the environment. Food sustainability is important because over 800 million people experience hunger globally. The document then outlines six key sustainability problems for the food sector: 1) lack of traceability, 2) packaging issues, 3) greenwashing, 4) devaluing food, 5) food waste, and 6) supply chain issues. It proceeds to define and compare three types of aquaponics systems - gravel bed culture, deep water culture, and nutrient film technique. The document concludes by listing several advantages of aquaponics food production and examples of cultivable plants.
The document discusses lean and green concepts and initiatives. It defines key terms like carbon footprint and environmental waste. It provides examples of companies like Walmart, Baxter Healthcare, and Dell that have implemented lean thinking to reduce waste and environmental impact. Through techniques like value stream mapping and targeting reductions in energy use and emissions, these companies have seen benefits like cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved sustainability.
This document summarizes Dr. Donna Rawlinson's presentation on Northumbrian Water's innovative approach to sludge treatment. It discusses how Northumbrian Water uses advanced anaerobic digestion (AAD) to treat sludge, producing renewable energy and reducing costs. Their AAD systems at two sites produce enough electricity to power 30,000 homes annually. Northumbrian Water is also expanding AAD by adding food waste digestion and connecting the biogas to a gas grid to further reduce fossil fuel usage and increase renewable energy production.
This document summarizes Barilla's sustainability initiatives for its sauce business. It outlines Barilla's vision of providing tasty, nutritious products while promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainability. The company aims to reduce its environmental impact through various measures in its supply chain such as using less water and fertilizers in cultivation, implementing traceability programs, and minimizing food waste. It analyzes the carbon, water and ecological footprints of Barilla's sauce supply chain and identifies opportunities for improvement. The document also discusses Barilla's plans for marketing its sustainability efforts to engage customers and the expected benefits of increased sales volumes.
Sustainability in the NHS Virtual Conference4 All of Us
The NHS Sustainability Day Campaign was delighted to host its 2nd virtual conference examining sustainability within the NHS and wider healthcare field. Once again we explored the solutions already being adopted by the NHS to combat carbon emissions.
This virtual conference provided further opportunities for NHS Trusts to discuss their concerns, ideas and plans around embedding sustainable development with fellow peers. Topics discussed on the day included:
Looking after nature so nature can look after us;
Fighting to make the NHS a greener organisation; and
Maximising the health and wellbeing of the NHS
We also tackled the hot debate brought up by Covid-19, of how we tackle single-use masks?
This document provides an overview of a course on green supply chain management. The course objectives are to explain fundamental concepts of the green supply chain including closed-loop supply chains, eco-design, green procurement, and green logistics. Key topics covered include the differences between traditional and green supply chains, green supply chain practices such as green design, green purchasing, green manufacturing, and reverse logistics. The goals of green supply chains are discussed as reducing environmental impact and pollution while improving economic performance.
This document outlines an agenda for a waste management presentation. The agenda includes discussing the waste hierarchy, life cycle assessment and how it relates to rethinking waste, examples of LCA counterintuitive results, tools and calculation approaches for waste, and what the state of Minnesota is doing regarding waste reduction. Key points from the document include that the waste hierarchy guides discards management but not purchasing decisions, and that attributes like recyclability and recycled content do not always correlate with reduced environmental impacts when analyzed using life cycle assessment. The document advocates using LCA and full supply chain analysis to more effectively reduce waste and environmental impacts.
Creating Sustainable Avenues in Biogas and Plastic Diesel at XLRISiddhant Bhatia
The document proposes a waste management plan for XLRI to make it self-sustainable. It suggests setting up (1) a biogas plant to generate gas from food waste for cooking, and (2) a plastic diesel plant to convert plastic waste into fuel. The biogas plant would save costs on LPG and produce organic fertilizer as a byproduct. The plastic diesel plant would utilize plastic waste and reduce diesel costs. Challenges include consistent waste supply and proper storage of inflammable diesel. The proposal claims the plants could save over Rs. 6.6 lakhs annually and pay for themselves within 4 years.
This Audit Report made possible by the hospitals from Indonesia and the Philippines will historically demonstrate the bulk of plastics in the hospital waste stream and importantly, put emphasis on the role of the healthcare sector in positioning itself as a critical stakeholder for reduction and elimination of plastic pollution.
SAVE THE DATE!
October 4 - 5, 2018
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore
For more info, send an email to greenhospitalsasia@no-harm.org or info@no-harm.org
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION: Best Practices from GGHH Asia Members and other Cou...HCWHAsia
This document summarizes research conducted by the China National Health Development Research Center on developing a Green Health and Care System (GHCS) in China. The research established a theoretical framework for GHCS, incorporated GHCS elements into national standards and plans, and raised awareness among policymakers. GHCS is a new healthcare delivery model that is people-centered, efficient, sustainable and promotes lifelong health. It consists of three interconnected subsystems: health management, medical services, and public health services. The research will now analyze experiences from other countries to develop implementation roadmaps and pilot projects for GHCS in China.
China has made progress in developing new green hospital buildings at scale, however most major hospitals are located in city centers and cannot be rebuilt, so retrofitting existing buildings is important. Traditional hospital design prioritized function over appearance, resulting in sterile, tense environments for patients. As full green transformation of hospitals is needed, retrofitting existing buildings will play a key role and is a necessary future trend.
This document discusses the basics of green dentistry, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of dental practices. It promotes reuse, reduction, rethinking processes, and recycling. Specific goals include phasing down the use of mercury in dental amalgam and promoting alternatives. It identifies conventional x-ray systems, infection control methods using disposable items, and vacuum saliva ejector systems as generating the most waste. The document advocates shifting to digital x-rays, reusable items for infection control, and dry vacuum systems to be more sustainable. It also discusses the Minamata Convention which calls for phasing down dental amalgam use and strengthening prevention, research, education, and financial support for alternatives.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Heng-Chia Chang from Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital about their efforts to become a green and healthy hospital. The hospital has established a Health Promotion Hospital Committee with 4 subgroups to lead various sustainability initiatives. They have implemented numerous programs to reduce waste and promote recycling, conserve water and energy, incorporate green building design, and educate staff, patients and the community on environmental health topics. Through these ongoing efforts, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital has received several national awards recognizing its leadership in sustainability and health promotion.
1. The document outlines a presentation on sustainable procurement in the health sector by Dr. Rosemary Kumwenda at the Green Hospitals Asia Conference in 2017.
2. It discusses the UN's Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector task team, their goals of leveraging procurement to lower environmental and social impacts and improve health.
3. Examples are given of partnerships with NGOs to develop green procurement criteria and mapping sustainability risks in health commodity supply chains. Results shown include emissions reporting, packaging reduction, and solar power initiatives to make healthcare more sustainable.
This document discusses the global plastic pollution crisis. It notes that the world's oceans are polluted with over 5 trillion pieces of microplastics and that one garbage truck worth of plastic is dumped into the ocean every minute. The plastic pollution is contaminating the food chain, water supply, and humans are ingesting plastic particles. The plastic production is largely dependent on fossil fuels and a massive expansion of plastic production capacity is planned that could undermine efforts to reduce plastic pollution. The document calls for governments and companies to take action to reduce single-use plastics and transition toward more sustainable circular economic systems to address the plastic pollution crisis.
WORKSHOP 4: Susan Wilburn_procurement_2017HCWHAsia
This document discusses climate smart health care and strategies for the health sector to address climate change. It outlines how climate change poses significant health risks and impacts globally. It then discusses how health care is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions but can transition to more sustainable, low-carbon systems. This includes reducing energy and waste, using renewable energy, building resilient infrastructure, and leading by example on climate policies. The document presents several case studies of hospitals that have implemented low-carbon and resilient designs.
Paeng Lopez of the Healthy Energy Initiative gave a presentation at the GGHH Asia Conference 2017 in Taiwan on transitioning the health sector to clean energy. The presentation noted that burning fossil fuels like coal for energy production harms the environment and human health, with coal being particularly damaging and responsible for hundreds of thousands of premature deaths globally each year. It argued that while Southeast Asia faces severe health impacts from coal pollution, the health sector does not need to continue relying on fossil fuels and can transition to cleaner, healthier energy sources to reduce its large carbon footprint. Making this transition would allow the health sector to once again prioritize healing.
WORKSHOP 3: Nick Thorp_greenhealthchallenges_2017HCWHAsia
GGHH is a project of Health Care Without Harm that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the health sector. The health sector accounts for 3-5% of annual carbon emissions in countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Approximately 66% of healthcare facilities in Southeast Asia lack adequate healthcare waste disposal. GGHH addresses this issue through its Green Health Challenges initiative, which provides targets and indicators for healthcare organizations to measurably reduce their environmental impact in areas like energy use, climate resilience, and waste management.
This document discusses fostering low-carbon healthcare and the ten goals of green and healthy hospitals. It focuses on leadership as the first goal, explaining that environmental health is a strategic priority that hospitals should advocate for through communication, policy, and research. Health leaders need to expand their focus from immediate patient relationships to also consider global environmental health. The document provides examples of sustainable practices in Philippine hospitals, such as wastewater treatment plants and healthcare waste management programs.
Green Hospital outlines the green initiatives at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore. It began with early experimentation at Alexandra Hospital, including waste segregation and composting. For Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, a focus was placed on stakeholder engagement and designing the hospital to be integrated with the local community. This included making space for public use and connecting to nearby parks. The hospital implemented various green building features for energy and water conservation. Through initiatives like recycling programs and using safer chemicals, the hospital achieved reductions in waste and resource usage over time. Leadership and continued messaging have helped make sustainability part of the hospital's operations and culture.
The document discusses energy use and policy in India. It notes that India is the third largest energy consumer globally and relies heavily on fossil fuels for electricity generation. However, renewable energy has increased from 12-14% of the energy mix from 2005-2015. The National Energy Policy, 2017 aims to reduce emissions intensity and increase the share of non-fossil fuel capacity to above 40% by 2030. It also outlines targets to increase renewable energy capacity from wind, solar, biomass and small hydro sources to 175GW by 2022 and 597-710GW by 2040. The document further discusses how unreliable and irregular energy access impacts rural health services in India and highlights case studies of hospitals transitioning to solar power.
Air pollution is a major public health issue that causes millions of premature deaths annually. In Chennai, India, with a population of over 8 million people, there are only 3 government air quality monitors, providing insufficient data on pollution levels. Hospitals and healthcare facilities have an important role to play in addressing air pollution through education, advocacy, and monitoring of local air quality near their facilities, as demonstrated by a case study of the Huma Lung Foundation in Chennai. The Foundation installed air quality monitors at their hospital to obtain better data and raise awareness of this important issue among patients, staff, and the public.
The document is a slide presentation given by Gladys Wong, Chief Dietitian at the Nutrition & Dietetics Department of Green Hospitals Asia Conference 2017. The presentation discusses Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's journey towards implementing a Meatless Monday campaign to promote more sustainable and environmentally-friendly food options. It provides background on Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's philosophy of healing patients in a natural environment and its efforts to be a health-promoting hospital. The presentation then outlines the stakeholders, initiatives, and educational activities involved in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's Meatless Monday campaign to promote plant-based and vegetarian meals one day a week.
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe is a non-profit organization with 82 member organizations across 25 European countries representing over 3 million citizens. HCWH works on issues related to pharmaceuticals in the environment, climate change and energy use in healthcare, safer chemicals, sustainable and healthy food, and waste reduction. Some of HCWH's policy achievements include influencing the EU public procurement directive to allow for green criteria, agreements on restricting chemicals like mercury in medical devices, and releasing a roadmap on pharmaceuticals in the environment. HCWH also publishes reports on these issues and runs a campaign to challenge the pharmaceutical industry to reduce environmental pollution from drug production.
Empowering ACOs: Leveraging Quality Management Tools for MIPS and BeyondHealth Catalyst
Join us as we delve into the crucial realm of quality reporting for MSSP (Medicare Shared Savings Program) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
In this session, we will explore how a robust quality management solution can empower your organization to meet regulatory requirements and improve processes for MIPS reporting and internal quality programs. Learn how our MeasureAble application enables compliance and fosters continuous improvement.
KEY Points of Leicester travel clinic In London doc.docxNX Healthcare
In order to protect visitors' safety and wellbeing, Travel Clinic Leicester offers a wide range of travel-related health treatments, including individualized counseling and vaccines. Our team of medical experts specializes in getting people ready for international travel, with a particular emphasis on vaccines and health consultations to prevent travel-related illnesses. We provide a range of travel-related services, such as health concerns unique to a trip, prevention of malaria, and travel-related medical supplies. Our clinic is dedicated to providing top-notch care, keeping abreast of the most recent recommendations for vaccinations and travel health precautions. The goal of Travel Clinic Leicester is to keep you safe and well-rested no matter what kind of travel you choose—business, pleasure, or adventure.
Healthy Eating Habits:
Understanding Nutrition Labels: Teaches how to read and interpret food labels, focusing on serving sizes, calorie intake, and nutrients to limit or include.
Tips for Healthy Eating: Offers practical advice such as incorporating a variety of foods, practicing moderation, staying hydrated, and eating mindfully.
Benefits of Regular Exercise:
Physical Benefits: Discusses how exercise aids in weight management, muscle and bone health, cardiovascular health, and flexibility.
Mental Benefits: Explains the psychological advantages, including stress reduction, improved mood, and better sleep.
Tips for Staying Active:
Encourages consistency, variety in exercises, setting realistic goals, and finding enjoyable activities to maintain motivation.
Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle:
Integrating Nutrition and Exercise: Suggests meal planning and incorporating physical activity into daily routines.
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5. #LowCarbonHealthCare
CS 1 - Food:
Vegetarianism and Utilization of Reusable Food Containers reduces Carbon Emission
https://gghhconnect.cisconetspace.com/group/food/case-studies
CS 2 - Water: A precious Commodity
Conserving and Reducing Water Consumption through Using Recycled Reject Water Processed
from Water Treatment System
https://gghhconnect.cisconetspace.com/group/water/case-studies
CS 3 - Waste: Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle For Our Future Generations
https://gghhconnect.cisconetspace.com/group/waste/case-studies
CS 4 - Energy :
The Implementation of Energy Saving Practices Optimizing Consumption and Reduction of
Carbon Dioxide Emissions
http://www.greenhospitals.net/case-studies-3/#energy
6. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Buddhist Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre
- policy requiring all employees to bring only vegetarian food
in reusable containers to work
“ONLY VEGETARIAN FOOD POLICY”
- implemented since 1997
7. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Duration Plastic bags saved Average plastic wt – 10 g Reduction of CO2 emission
(1 Kg of plastic: 6 Kg of CO2 )
Computation
Process
(days * average
plastic consumption)
(average no. of plastic
containers * Average plastic wt)
(total plastic weight * CO2
Emission of Plastics)
1 Day 200 bags 2 Kg 12 Kg CO2
25 Days 5000 bags 50 Kg 300Kg CO2
300 Days 60,000 bags 600 Kg 3,600 Kg CO2
Carbon Emission Reduction through reduction of plastic bags
100 Employees & Patients = 2 plastic bags each
Food packed in reusable containers
by patients & Employees
8. #LowCarbonHealthCare
A matured tree - 22 kg of carbon
dioxide per year and 1 ton of carbon
dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years
old.
By reduction of 3,600 Kg CO2, it is
equivalent to planting/saving 163
trees in a year
( considering on the working days of
300 days)
11. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Waste generated by a single
haemodialysis treatment was
substantial
While this waste production
cannot be eliminated, there are
measures that can be taken to
substantially reduce
12. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Clinical Waste Management:
In Malaysia, the clinical waste being classified as scheduled waste that is
controlled under the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations,
2005.
All healthcare establishments in Malaysia adopted the standard colour
coding which is widely accepted:-
BLACK : General wastes
YELLOW : Clinical wastes for incineration only
26. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Water – A Precious Commodity:
HD Treatment – 120 L dialysis fluid/session
(4 hours)
*** Generally the production of RO ( Reverse Osmosis) water
– averagely 40-60% rejection rate
50% - 300 L raw water
( preparation and reprocessing of dialyser)
28. #LowCarbonHealthCare
Water Control System Average Daily Usage Total Water
Usage
Water Saved Total Water Saved (for 100
persons)
RM Saved
Water Control
System
Average Daily usage Total water
usage
Water
saved
Total water saved
(for 100 persons)
Standard Tap
(15 L/Min) 5 times
(10 secs) / person /
day
12.5 L 9.5L 950 L
Controlled Flow
Tap (4L/Min) 3.0 L
Single Flush System
(12L/ Flush) 5 times / person /
day
60 L 40L 4000 L
Dual Flush System
(4L/ Min)
20 L
Comparison of Water Consumption Base on Water Control System
Installed - Water Taps and Toilet Flush
Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre is registered under the NGO and we were the 1st in Malaysia to provide 100% free HD treatment to the under privileged group irrespective of race, religion …….the free treatment also include EPO injections, blood tests and other subsidies e.g transport and medication or other medical aids
We have 3 Dialysis centres – all in the northern part of peninsula Malaysia….total of 300 over patients.
We too provide subsidies to 150 patients doing dialysis in hospitals or other centres
Tzu Chi means COMPASSION RELIEF
Tzu Chi missions are a network of universal love. Tzu Chi works in the missions of charity, medical, education and humanitarian – Tzu Chi Dialysis centres are under the Medical mission
Other than 4 Missions, TC are actively involved in International relief, Bone marrow registry, community volunteerism and environment protection
In line with this mission, Tzu Chi dialysis centre participated in Global Green Healthy Hospital - GGHH and be a member since September 2016 with initial commitment in Waste, Energy, Water and Food out of the 10 Goals set by GGHH
Since then we had 4 case studies being published .
1st was on FOOD
2nd was on Water
3rd was on Waste
4th was on Energy
The carbon emission of plastic is about 6 kg CO2 per Kg of plastic.
A normal plastic bag used for food packaging is about 5 g -20 g depending on size and thickness. For the computation we used 10g and 100 pax
100 Employees and patients = 2 bags each pax ….
In Malaysia if we pack noodle for a person, we get 3 bags (at least) – 1 for the noodle, 1 for the soup/gravy and another to put those 2 in….that did not include if the noodle comes with sauces or additional ingredients.
200 bags/day !!!
In a year we can saved up to 600 kgs of plastic waste and reduction of 3,600 Kg CO2
With every employee and patient putting effort into practice – by not using plastic bags in food packaging we are able to reduce so much of carbon emission – 3,600 Kg which is equivalent to 163 tress being planted or saved.
And not forgetting the reduction in the landfill too…..
We do not only encourage our staff to eat vegetarian meals but also to all our visitors and patients….we are protecting the environment , reduce water pollution and deforestation and also reduce animal cruelty, suffering and deaths of countless animals.
With this practice we are improving our individual health by eating responsibly and ethically.
We do not face any issues of rejection or anyone against this policy, as we all respect and understand its implementation- even visitors from other countries …example here the nurses from Nepal, they too were so willing to learn and accepted the culture and policy.
We also actively participated in activity like Ethical Eating Day which involved all our employees/nurses, patients and family and volunteers
In this activity we not only promote vegetarian food but …..ethically and healthily
1. Waste not/eat less
2. Eat local produce
3. CHOOSE WHOLE FOODS - instead of processed food
4. grow own
5. Eat at home when possible.
The appropriate handling and disposal of clinical wastes generated from hospitals and other health care institutions and facilities is essential in order to mitigate against adverse health and environmental consequences.
ISO SINCE 2003 – ISO 9001/ MSQH –ACCREDITATION
There are items that we can control and prevent them from being thrown as waste and end up in the landfills.
Other than the segregation of the recyclable items – we used them for posters, decorations and teaching materials
In Malaysia we have many festivals and we celebrate all festivals because our patients are from different races and religions.
We also use the recyclable items to make cards and decorative items as gifts
Recycle: to re-use the item and create something else with it.
Refuse: to avoid buying products that are not sustainable or recyclable
Reduce: use less of something.
Reuse: to put into action or service again.
Repair: to repair products rather than buy new ones.
Re-gift
Respect: treat with consideration • • Rethink: to think about how you can reuse a product or its materials •
For every HD treatment – we use about 120 L of dialysis fluid/4 hrs /session ( which based on 500mls/flow rate per min)
On average, the RO water treatment system produces about 40-60% of rejection rate.
So if we take 50% rate – for each patient we will require about 300 L of raw water.
100 patients = 30,000 L of Raw water – that’s a lot of water requirement. In Tzu Chi Dialysis centre, ** The reject water are all reused for toilet flushing, cleaning of premises
This saved up a lot of water but we do not stop there…..
Even though we are re- using the water, we still encourage all our staff to save water in every way we can…this is an on-going campaign
. In addition to the Water Treatment System which allows us to utilize reject water, we are also implementing controls to reduce water consumption. These controls are as follows: Volume Controlled Faucets:
typical taps discharge 15 to 18 liters per minute compared with low-flow and aerating models which use as little as 4 litres per minute depending on the intended application
Taps with an aerator or flow restrictor may reduce flow to less than one third of the standard taps.
Dual Flush Toilets
an old-style single flush toilet can use up to 12 liters of water in one flush, whereas more water efficient dual flush toilets average less than four liters
By using the controlled flow tap and dual flush toilets, on average of each visit to the washroom enable us to save 9.9 L of water. With the total occupant of 100 people and on average of 5 visits per person to the washroom, we are able to save 4,950 L of water per day,