Want to become more sustainable?
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to start on this sustainability journey. We know that there are lots of opportunities that are beyond your control. With the below categories, you can read about the things you can influence and have a resource you can point your colleagues to as well.
What We’ll Cover
We know there’s a lot to know
So lets break it down step-by-step
Why Be Sustainable?
- Health impacts of climate change
- Climate impact of healthcare
- Is it too late?
Background Information
- Science of climate change
- Common misconceptions
- Climate change has always occurred
- Technology will save us
- Carbon Neutral vs Net Zero
- Direct Air Caputre
- and so much more…
General Principles
- Waste Hierarchy (Reusable vs Recycling vs Compostable/Biodegradable)
- Every action counts
- Sustainability in Quality Improvement
Green Theatre Practices
- Waste Hierarchy (how each item is affected)
- Being efficient
- Reusable equipment
- Nitrous (and it’s decommissioning)
- Volatiles and TIVA
- Education
What Can We Do In Our Daily Lives?
- Food
- Food waste
- Vegetarian/Vegan/Climate Conscious diets
- Decarbonise (Renewable energy sources)
Research and Innovation
- Measuring carbon footprint, LCAs
- Sustainable technologies (e.g. volatile capture)
Policy and Advocacy
- ANZCA statement summaries
- What policies look like around the world
An array of resources
We have some great resources coming your way, keep checking back to stay up to date
What we have planned
- Articles
- Blogs
- Videos
- Socials
Ready to get started?
Our Next Steps
We will turn this document into an easy to click through block section, so you can find what you need quickly. As we grow our content, it will flower into a beautiful tree of knowledge, just for you.
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