Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

by | May 12, 2026

The operating department is among the most energy-intensive areas of a hospital: it is essential to turn off lights, computers, and electromedical devices when not in use. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and the Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System...
Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

Do not dispose of healthcare waste as “hazardous/infectious waste” unless strictly necessary; instead, ensure correct separation and recycle, choosing the disposal method with the lowest carbon footprint.

by | May 12, 2026

The environmental impact of healthcare waste disposal is estimated to be around 5% of the sector’s total emissions. The WHO estimates that only 15% of healthcare waste is considered hazardous; the remaining 85% is comparable to landscape waste. The disposal method...
Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

Do not use oversized surgical sets or open unnecessary single-use materials; instead, adopt custom sets, assembled for specific procedures and follow the “Do not open it if you don’t need it” rule, according to Circular Economy principles.

by | May 12, 2026

The healthcare supply chain is responsible for approximately 60% of the sector’s total emissions. Adopting Circular Economy principles (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) reduces the quantity of material used and drastically mitigates the carbon footprint in the...
Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

Do not perform routine clinical interventions in the perioperative pathway, such as antibiotic prophylaxis, histological examinations, and other procedures; instead, apply Lean Management and Sustainable Healthcare principles to ensure clinical appropriateness and rational resource use.

by | May 12, 2026

In line with the principles of Lean Management and Sustainable Healthcare, reducing waste in clinical processes is a fundamental lever for sustainability of healthcare systems. The routine provision of services lacking real clinical appropriateness does not bring...
Do not unnecessarily leave lights, computers, electromedical equipment, and Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) turned on when operating rooms are not in use; instead, implement energy-saving strategies (set-back mode) when indicated.

Do not perform surgical hand scrubbing with water and antiseptic soap before every procedure; instead, after the first wash of the day, prefer the use of alcohol-based hand rubs, if hands are not visibly contaminated.

by | May 12, 2026

Surgical hand scrubbing has a significant environmental impact, consuming an average of 16-30 litres of water per operator for each wash. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend the “Rub don’t...