🌱 Bulletin GREEN@UMHealth: How Does Healthcare Impact the Environment? 🌍
Healthcare contributes significantly to environmental issues. From energy use to single-use items, it leaves a large carbon footprint.
🩺 The Key Issues:
1️⃣ Energy: Hospitals consume as much energy as 110 coal plants yearly.
2️⃣ Manufacturing: 60-70% of emissions come from making and transporting supplies.
3️⃣ Drug Wastage: Billions of dollars’ worth of meds are wasted due to oversized vials.
4️⃣ Single-Use Items: PPE and disposables surged during COVID-19, increasing emissions.
💡 What Can We Do?
Let’s reduce waste, save energy, and choose sustainability for a greener future. 🌿
#GoGreenUMHealth #SustainabilityInHealthcare #EcoFriendly #ForOurPlanet
