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HealQuest helps hospital staff save money — and the planet
ASHE’s new, customizable program aims to help participants unearth hidden sustainability opportunities within their facilities.
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Innovative recycling programs reduce environmental impact
Health systems use recycled materials to address operational challenges
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Hospital bypasses landfill during recent move
Ohio health system recycles and repurposes unneeded equipment to avoid waste
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Rural hospital adopts proactive sustainability
From reducing waste to improving energy usage, St. John's Health has pushed itself to reach new heights of sustainability
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Hospitals reduce their carbon footprints with sustainable solutions
From on-site renewable energy to LEED designed buildings, hospitals across the country are joining in the decarbonization movement
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Nurse Climate Champions lead hospital sustainability changes
The Nurses Climate Challenge is helping hospitals to reduce environmental impact and educate peers
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Recycled blue wrap given new life as inpatient products
Medical center partners with manufacturers and recyclers to keep sterile packaging out of landfills
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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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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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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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