Addressing underuse in health care is key to sustainability—early, high-value care can cut carbon emissions and improve outcomes for patients and the planet.
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A new national awareness campaign aims to help reduce and better reuse plastics in health care settings. The 3 year government-funded project is a collaboration between CCGHC and Hamilton Health Sciences. Read Article Here
January 21, 2025 –The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition), in collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) will launch a new national awareness initiative to reduce and reuse plastics in health care settings. This three-year project is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Reducing single use plastic (SUP) usage and waste … Read more
Hamilton, Ontario: December 21, 2023 – Research led by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on personal protective equipment (PPE), intentionally designed and manufactured as reusable, including gowns, goggles, face shields, and elastomeric respirators, was conducted to identify prospects to reduce plastic PPE waste focusing on opportunities for reduction and reuse in the health system. … Read more
As a prominent healthcare provider in Canada, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is concerned with the effects of our sector on society, the environment, and our patients, as well as the communities we serve and the world. In an effort to transform Canada’s health care supply chains and achieve our shared vision of a resilient, equitable, and … Read more
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Once you have made your commitment to supporting sustainable health care in your organisation, it is time to let vendors know they must match their product offerings with your expectations and desire to source environmentally-friendly (green) products and services. What you buy and how you buy it is significant and your decisions … Read more