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Once the sustainable parameters of recycling, waste reduction and sustainability leadership have been taken root in a medical facility, one of the next steps to take involves implementing energy efficient tactics. This may be a daunting step for many institutions … Continue reading
The dawn of the single-use device (SUD) did not begin with a federal mandate; it came from the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) themselves. Their popularity spread in the 1980’s with the increase of infectious-borne diseases such as AIDS and HIV. … Continue reading
When most of us think of the cost of health care today, our minds shift immediately to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that was signed into law in March of 2010. As the government and health care … Continue reading
The mindset of many executives in the medical field is that “going green” costs money. Thankfully, dozens of facilities across the country are proving this to be false, showing how reducing waste is putting cash back in their wallets. Some … Continue reading
The health care industry has a great, untapped potential to be more environmentally friendly. Currently hospitals in the U.S. create 6,600 tons of waste per day. There are many problems that the health care industry faces that others do not, … Continue reading
Depending on the difference between the humidity of the outside and inside air, your house can either be too dry or too wet. In the winter time, outside cold air is drier than that in your house, which causes the air in your house to dry out. If your home is too dry, a humidifier [...]
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In the United States, transportation accounts for 28% of greenhouse gas emissions. Within transportation, light-duty vehicles contribute 60% of those emissions, with the rest coming from heavy-duty vehicles, aircraft and other smaller sectors. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program … Continue reading
Here are some additional tips for you, whether you have just started college or are in your last year: Smell better naturally – Avoid all those extra energy drains like plug-ins air freshers for freshening the air; use essential oils … Continue reading
Your room may not be that neat, but you can make it green! The first “room of your own” is an ideal time to create green habits, and demonstrate a healthy lifestyle for your dorm mates. Whether it’s practicing energy … Continue reading
Here is a continuation – there are more, but these are a few of the more commonly asked questions. Myth: A couple of degrees one way or not make any difference. Fact: Properly using a programmable thermostat in your home … Continue reading
