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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
June 6, 2018
Jamie Morgan
A new sustainability effort is underway to collect 3,000 pounds of flexible plastics for testing and research.
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Energy kiosk opens public discussion on environmental stewardship

Hospital puts its energy-efficiency progress and sustainability tips on display for patients and visitors
June 6, 2018
Jamie Morgan
Hospital puts its energy-efficiency progress and sustainability tips on display for patients and visitors.
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Energy savings, Energy Star Program
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
April 4, 2018
Ed Avis
OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center took a team-based approach to discover energy savings in its facility.
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Solar array at Harbor View Medical Center
SUSTAINABILITY

Harborview Medical Center installs large solar array

100-kilowatt solar array will offset power needs, provide emergency backup power
December 4, 2017
Jeff Ferenc
100-kilowatt solar array will offset power needs, provide emergency backup power.
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Cleveland Clinic
SUSTAINABILITY

Cleveland Clinic makes carbon-neutrality its newest sustainability goal

Health system plans to reach goal through renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency
November 30, 2017
Jeff Ferenc
Cleveland Clinic plans to reach sustainability goal through renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency.
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Pierre Gonyon, CHSP, system environmental safety and health leader, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, accepts a 2017 Michigan Green Healthcare Award with and Rob Casalou, regional president and CEO, Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
SUSTAINABILITY

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor recognized for green initiatives

Michigan Health and Hospital Association honors hospital for its community and sustainability efforts
November 2, 2017
Jeff Ferenc
Michigan Health and Hospital Association honors hospital for its community and sustainability efforts.
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Sustainability

Survey dives into clinical perspective on sustainability

Nearly all respondents say environmental sustainability contributes to high-quality care
September 28, 2017
Jamie Morgan
Nearly all respondents say environmental sustainability contributes to high-quality care.
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Sustainability

Looking beyond low-flow fixtures for greater water savings

Has your facility embarked on a water-conservation project in the past year?
September 13, 2017
Jamie Morgan
Has your facility embarked on a water-conservation project in the past year?
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Infrastructure

Florida hospital achieves significant water reduction

Florida Hospital Kissimmee reduced water use using high-efficiency fixtures
September 6, 2017
Kristy Walson and W. Burns Bradford
Florida Hospital Kissimmee reduced water use using high-efficiency fixtures.
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Infrastructure

Tapping into water conservation strategies

Assessing domestic, HAC, medical and food service equipment can reveal water-saving opportunities
September 6, 2017
Assessing domestic, HAC, medical and food service equipment can reveal water-saving opportunities.
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