The Green Healthcare programme is funded by HSE Capital & Estates through the Climate Action & Sustainability Office.
The Climate Action & Sustainability Office works with Irish hospitals to Conserve Water, Reduce Healthcare Risk Waste, Reduce Food Waste, and Increase Recycling
Clean water is an important resource for hospitals, and, until there is a problem, most people don’t think about it too much. However, every litre of water that is paid for may not reach its intended tap, toilet or shower. As water is a costly resource, ensuring that it is carefully monitored and tracked is an important job for every hospital.
Food waste can be a significant issue in hospitals and is often difficult to address. Green Healthcare food waste surveys have shown that up to half of all food prepared in Irish hospitals ends up being thrown out. Here we provide guidance on how to learn more about your food waste and what you can do to reduce it.
Dealing with healthcare risk waste correctly is an important task for every hospital. However, healthcare risk waste is the most expensive waste to dispose of so ensuring that only risk waste ends up in these bins is an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed.
General waste accounts for almost 60% of all waste generated in Irish hospitals. Through surveys carried out by Green Healthcare it has been established that one third of this waste could be recycled. It is therefore an important area to consider when trying to reduce waste volumes and waste management costs.
Green Healthcare has developed a suite of resources for the Irish healthcare sector in relation to resource efficiency and cost savings. These resources include:
| Sector: | Training |
| Format: | Video |
2023
Target audience: Local Estates Energy Officer, Hospital Maintenance, Technical Services, Facilities Engineer, Plumbers. This video will provide technical in-depth knowledge on the aspects of water efficiency outlined in the HSE’s Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare facilities (water used and…
| Sector: | Training |
| Format: | Video |
2023
Target audience: Local Estates Energy Officer, Hospital Maintenance, Technical Services, Facilities Engineer, Plumbers. This video will provide technical in-depth knowledge on the aspects of water efficiency outlined in the HSE’s Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare facilities (water used and…
| Sector: | Training |
| Format: | Video |
2023
Target audience: Local Estates Energy Officer, Hospital Maintenance, Technical Services, Facilities Engineer, Plumbers. This video will provide technical in-depth knowledge on the aspects of water efficiency outlined in the HSE’s Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare facilities (water used and…
| Sector: | Training |
| Format: | Video |
2023
Target audience: Green Teams, Managers, Hospital Maintenance, Estates Energy Officer. Overall aim: A non-technical introduction to the aims and actions involved in a hospital water efficiency programme based on the HSE’s Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare facilities (water paid for, water used…
| Sector: | |
| Format: | Guide |
2023
A case study on a compostable apron product pilot from Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI). Developed by HaPPE Earth, the HaPPE Apron is made from compostable material instead of the usual plastic (low-density polyethylene, LDPE) for healthcare aprons. Initial calculations…
| Sector: | Waste Prevention |
| Format: | Guide |
2023
The HSE Capital & Estates Climate Action & Sustainability Office focuses on cutting emissions from Health Service buildings and supporting climate action goals. This program, funded by HSE Capital & Estates, partners with Irish hospitals to enhance sustainability by addressing…
