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Sustainability

In the health sector, in addition to the paramount goal of patient safety, environmental protection has also become a central issue. In this context, it is essential for clinics and other healthcare facilities to assume ecological responsibility without compromising patient welfare. Sustainability in the health sector includes, among other things, the optimisation of processes, the efficient use of resources, or waste management. This not only offers the opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint, but can also be financially rewarding.

Sustainability Reporting

In order to mitigate climate change, hospitals will also be required to become significantly more sustainable in the future. But what are the regulatory challenges facing large facilities starting in 2025? And what areas need to be reported on?

Mono foil: Recycling of foil packaging

The fact that a large amount of plastic waste is generated in healthcare facilities every day is by no means surprising. Find out what mono foils are and how they can greatly simplify recycling in our article.

Single-use and reusable products

In the healthcare sector, the choice between single-use and reusable products is a topic of ongoing debate, particularly when considering their environmental impact. Find out more about the benefits and drawbacks of both types of products.

CO2 emissions in the healthcare system

The healthcare system promotes the health and well-being of the population. However, greenhouse gas emissions from the healthcare system are high and contribute significantly to man-made climate change and thus to health damage. Where are most climate-damaging emissions generated?

Glossary

There are many certification seals and labels that attest to the (supposed) sustainability of products. Also the related vocabulary is not always immediately understandable in detail. That is why we have set up a sustainability glossary to give you a helpful overview.

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