Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Congratulations on reaching the final day of the Healthcare EcoChallenge! 🎉 It's been an incredible journey of learning, action, and collaboration towards building a more sustainable healthcare future. Today, as we celebrate our achievements and the positive impact we've made, let's also take a moment to reflect on the collective effort and...

limate change leads to more frequent and severe extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves. Vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses or low socioeconomic status, are disproportionately affected by these events due to limited access to resources, healthcare, and...

Resource Intensive Practices: Healthcare operations, from energy-intensive medical equipment to large facilities requiring significant resources for heating, cooling, and water usage, contribute to environmental degradation. Waste Generation: Healthcare facilities produce vast amounts of waste, including hazardous materials like medical...

Other way healthcare facilities can reduce regulated medical waste: Source Reduction: Encourage the use of reusable or multi-use devices and materials whenever possible. This reduces the amount of waste generated in the first place. Implement Waste Segregation: Properly segregating waste streams can help ensure that only materials that...

One surprising aspect of the healthcare industry's impact on climate and health is the significant carbon footprint it generates. From the energy-intensive operation of hospitals to the production and transportation of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, the healthcare sector contributes a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. one...

yes by seasonally and freshness local food are often fresher so i get encouraged to cook with local ingredients and it seems to taste better also shopping local bring about a sense of community you get to foster connections within your community. then you also have the aspect of finding items that you may not find in grocery store allowing you...

Expiration dates can be a bit tricky because they're not always a clear indication of food safety. "Sell by," "use by," and "best by" dates are often misunderstood. "Sell by" is for retailers, indicating when to pull an item from shelves, while "best by" suggests peak quality, not safety....

we have 1 more day tomorrow is last day of the 30 day healthcare eco challenge. Lets all finish strong and be proud of all you accomplished in 30days.. look at the over all impacts look at your own personal page the difference you have made. way to go all who participated..

I like the unique products, personalized service , I like that smaller business have normally less of a environmental footprint. there are bakery that pop up people doing it from home or small shops i love that one of my favorites is around the clock she makes some the best treats and delivers to you if local.

Air Quality: Poor air quality due to pollution from vehicles, industries, and other sources can lead to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and exacerbate existing conditions like asthma. Waste Management: Improper waste disposal can contaminate soil and water sources, leading to the spread of diseases and exposure to harmful...