| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
A how to guide for the Re-turn scheme in healthcare - examples of the different ways hospitals have been implementing collections for Re-turn cans and bottles in hospitals and the potential there is in the healthcare sector in terms of…
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
St. Finbarr's hospital, Cork, has been working on improving the leaking water infrastructure onsite. Using accurate network drawings and strategic sub-metering, a long term water infrastructure strategy has been developed to future proof the site in a cost effective manner.
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Case Studies |
2026
The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh installed an on-line water sub-metering system in 2024 and since then, have identified and responded to numerous water leaks. This case study demonstrates the importance of human monitoring of a technological solution.
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
While water monitoring has improved across the healthcare sector, leaks will continue to occur (and be repaired). In these, and other instances, rebates may be available from Uisce Éireann. Learn more about rebates in our healthcare specific guide.
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Rainwater harvesting can be an excellent option for healthcare facilities, especially when considered at the design stage for non-clinical areas. However, careful consideration must be given to ongoing management of the system and water quality assurance.
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Case Studies |
2025
A case study on how theatres at CUH and CUMH are sending some of their single use electrosurgical devices for remanufacturing, instead of being disposed of as healthcare risk waste after a single use.
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2025
Partnering with St. Ita’s Climate Crew, Verifact360, an online platform that facilitates the collection of Returnable Transport items such as wooden pallets,PET Strapping and soft plastics, conducted a successful pilot in Dublin during spring 2025.
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2025
These posters were developed in conjunction with staff in the Microbiology lab in Cork University Hospital and the waste contractor. They set out exactly what can and cannot go into the mixed recycling stream from a micro Microbiology laboratory.
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2025
These posters were developed in conjunction with theatre staff in University Hospital Waterford and the waste contractor. They set out exactly what can go into the mixed recycling, both in the theatre scrub room and in the theatre itself.