Health Care
Work in health care? These 4 strategies can help you cut costs and carbon content
Reprocessed medical devices and lower-emitting anesthetics can help health care companies reduce their carbon footprint. Read More
Lessons from the emerging effort to advance ‘circular’ textiles in health care
In a bid to reduce plastic waste and emissions, startups and researchers are advancing the frontiers of recyclables. Read More
How Philips is working with hospitals to cut medical equipment emissions
The Dutch healthcare technology company is collaborating with customers to redesign products and processes. Read More
After the Chevron deference reversal, alternative approaches to environmental protection emerge
The Supreme Court's June decision, which curtailed the authority of federal agencies, has introduced more uncertainty about health and environmental protection. Read More
California’s ban on toxic IV bags marks a shift for health care plastics
The new law, which will go into effect in 2030, will end the use of intravenous medical supplies that contain between 30 percent to 80 percent toxic chemicals. Read More
What the health care sector must do to build a sustainable, resilient future
The health care sector must adopt and embrace a comprehensive approach to sustainability to achieve long-term success. Read More
The health care sector can advance sustainability with these leadership strategies
Here are key approaches that health care organizations can adopt to achieve consistent sustainability leadership and climate action. Read More
How partnerships are accelerating health care’s sustainability progress
Health care organizations are forging partnerships to integrate sustainability into their frameworks for improving patient outcomes and public health. Read More
How health care facilities should develop climate-resilient strategies
Resilience measures help health care systems endure natural disasters and swiftly recover, ultimately protecting public health and saving lives. Read More
Health care innovations in sustainability will protect both patients and the planet
The health care sector is uniquely positioned to be a leader in sustainability by implementing practices that mitigate the harms of the climate crisis while advancing public health. Read More
