Are steps towards “zero waste” worth it?
The idea of moving towards a “Zero Waste” world seems too farfetched for some people on the business end of the spectrum to take seriously. Even so, consumers are starting to value businesses that are
Health Professionals Worldwide Demand Urgent Climate Action Following IPCC Report
Health and medical organizations from around the world are calling on governments to respond to the major health risks described in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s recent Second Working Group reporting, ‘Impacts, Vulnerability
Purchasing and Sustainability: How Hospitals Weigh Going Green
Wharton, University of Pennsylvania reports that reducing energy use is among the most common starting places for energy-intensive hospitals to look for solutions that are green in both senses of the word, and reducing waste
3 steps to reduce hospitals' environmental impact
Going green could save hospitals billions of dollars. Hospitals could save billions by going green, according toDallas/Fort Worth Healthcare Daily. "From water conservation and waste management efforts, to switching to electronic medical records (EMRs), to purchasing
Medline Reveals How Health Systems Reduce Waste, Maintain Quality and Achieve Millions in Savings
Sustainability, Quality, Value – Can Healthcare Have It All? Hospitals operate all day, every day. Just the day to day running of a hospital, understandably, creates a large environmental footprint. However, when you consider the
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors Celebrates Earth Day!
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors is happy to celebrate Earth Day today and congratulate our partners who are committed to implementing sustainable, environmentally friendly practices. AMDR member-companies are committed to greening healthcare. Indeed, reprocessing