Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland: Green Surgery Checklist
SCTS is delighted to support the recent launch of the Green surgery checklist supported by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of England and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Heliyon: Reprocessing Zamak laryngoscope blades into new instrument parts; an ‘all-in-one’ experimental study
Disposable instruments in healthcare have led to a significant increase of medical waste. The aim of this study is to validate the recycling of disposable Zamak laryngoscope blades into new medical components by using a
FDA Needs To Undo Incentives For Single-Use Products, Device Reprocessing Expert Says
Medtech Insight sat down with Dan Vukelich, president and CEO of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors, to discuss the need for sustainable alternatives to limit waste from medical devices. Click here to read more.
Mass Climate Action Network: Helping Hospitals Reduce their Carbon Pollution
Medical care in the US generates a lot of carbon pollution. Part of this pollution comes from the manufacture of very sophisticated and expensive ‘one-use-only’ medical devices. A good way to reduce CO2 emissions from
Healthcare Purchasing News: HHS and NHS aligning to tackle emissions in healthcare
At a COP27 event, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegation announced a joint plan with the National Health Service (NHS) of England to align procurement requirements – highlighting the significant contribution
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HHS Shares Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Climate Resilience Announcements at COP27
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) delegation to the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) announced that more than 100 health care organizations have signed the White House/HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge to meet bold