40. Hamilton Health Sciences: A Success Story in Sustainability

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Summary

Hamilton Health Sciences in Ontario is a success story in sustainability in the healthcare sector. They have reduced their emissions by 49% since 2016 and have implemented various waste reduction programs. They have also digitized patient records, resulting in a 200 metric ton reduction in paper use. The hospital has faced challenges in allocating resources and evaluating the effectiveness of programs. Collaboration with stakeholders and fostering engagement and interest in sustainability initiatives have been key to their success. The advice from the conversation is to invest in knowledge and literacy, do your part no matter how small, and prioritize quality over quantity.

Takeaways

• Hamilton Health Sciences has reduced their emissions by 49% since 2016 and implemented various waste reduction programs.
• They have digitized patient records, resulting in a 200 metric ton reduction in paper use.
• Collaboration with stakeholders and fostering engagement and interest in sustainability initiatives have been key to their success.
• Investing in knowledge and literacy, doing your part no matter how small, and prioritizing quality over quantity are important in sustainability efforts.

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