Green Endoscopy Programme
Green Endoscopy programmes introduced to cut carbon emissions
NHS Tayside has introduced the Green Endoscopy programme building on the success of the National Green Theatres Programme, which has shown that reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare can be achieved safely while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Endoscopy involves significant energy consumption, reliance on single-use plastics and high volumes of clinical waste. The Green Endoscopy Programme focuses on identifying carbon hotspots and reducing single-use plastics, better management of clinical waste and energy consumption associated with endoscopic procedures.
NHS Tayside has introduced the Green Endoscopy programme building on the success of the National Green Theatres Programme, which has shown that reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare can be achieved safely while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Endoscopy involves significant energy consumption, reliance on single-use plastics and high volumes of clinical waste. The Green Endoscopy Programme focuses on identifying carbon hotspots and reducing single-use plastics, better management of clinical waste and energy consumption associated with endoscopic procedures.