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UC health system ups its sustainability standard
University of California health facilities set new recycling and waste management goals as part of systemwide sustainability initiative
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Sustainability
Waste management
Health system aims to eliminate plastic straws
Inova Health System is also reducing single-use plastic items from public areas in five hospitals
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Sustainability
Hospital invests in solar power to cut carbon footprint
Boston Medical Center enters 25-year power-purchase agreement to help reach carbon-neutral status
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Interview
Energy-saving journey provides lessons learned
Atrium Health's Michael D. Roberts talks about his organization's journey to becoming an Energy Star Partner of the Year
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Waste manangement
Hospitals seek recycling solutions for medical plastics
A new sustainability effort is underway to collect 3,000 pounds of flexible plastics for testing and research
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sustainability
Energy kiosk opens public discussion on environmental stewardship
Hospital puts its energy-efficiency progress and sustainability tips on display for patients and visitors
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Special Report
Engineers search for savings in Energy Star Treasure Hunt
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center took a team-based approach to discover energy savings in its facility
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SUSTAINABILITY
Harborview Medical Center installs large solar array
100-kilowatt solar array will offset power needs, provide emergency backup power
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SUSTAINABILITY
Cleveland Clinic makes carbon-neutrality its newest sustainability goal
Health system plans to reach goal through renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency
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SUSTAINABILITY
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor recognized for green initiatives
Michigan Health and Hospital Association honors hospital for its community and sustainability efforts
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