{"id":25987,"date":"2024-02-22T09:31:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T14:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=25987"},"modified":"2024-02-22T09:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T14:45:05","slug":"greening-the-gown-sustainable-solutions-for-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/greening-the-gown-sustainable-solutions-for-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Greening the Gown: Sustainable Solutions for Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-14550133\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2088404\/14550133-23-greening-the-gown-sustainable-solutions-for-healthcare.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-14550133&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The healthcare sector has a significant <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-environmental-impact-of-cloud-computing-data-storage\/\">environmental impact<\/a>, contributing to <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/4-takeaways-from-cop27\/\">carbon emissions<\/a> and waste generation. In this conversation, Dr. Miles Sargent, Executive Director for the Canadian Coalition for Green Healthcare, discusses the need to green healthcare and the challenges faced in achieving <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-itad-policies-into-your-risk-management-strategy\/\">sustainability<\/a>. The conversation covers topics such as the hospital scorecard, supply chain sustainability, making medications more sustainable, and the role of procurement in greening hospitals. Dr. Sargent emphasizes the importance of leadership and strategic planning in driving <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-quantum-identified-the-most-carbon-efficient-transportation-route-for-moving-e-waste\/\">sustainability initiatives<\/a> in healthcare. He also provides practical advice for individuals to contribute to greening healthcare in their personal lives.<\/p>\n<h3>Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The healthcare sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing to carbon emissions and waste generation.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and strategic planning are crucial in driving sustainability initiatives in healthcare.<\/li>\n<li>Areas of focus for greening healthcare include supply chain sustainability, making medications more sustainable, and reducing waste.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals can contribute to greening healthcare by advocating for sustainability, using the <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a> in their personal lives, and investing in sustainable options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ccghc\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/canadian-coalition-for-green-healthcare\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The healthcare sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing to carbon emissions and waste generation. 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