Achieving Healthcare Sustainability: Suggestions for Success
November 14th 2011While it provides the great capacity to heal, the healthcare industry is a sizable consumer of natural resources. In this article, we'll look at how healthcare facilities can engage in environmentally preferred purchasing, reduce chemical use, actively seek alternative sustainable products, engage in green building, reduce consumption of energy, water and raw materials, minimize waste, engage in recycling programs, transition to renewable energy sources; eliminate incineration, and improve transportation strategies.