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The Lung Toolkit
The tools below are designed for both patients and healthcare professionals, to help guide discussions surrounding treatment options and to improve the management of asthma and COPD.
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Eco-Friendly Inhaler Conversation Aids
Inhaler devices can vary greatly in their carbon footprint. Some inhaler devices, called metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) use a propellant that is a potent greenhouse gas which harms the environment. However, even among MDIs there is variability in carbon footprint. We created inhaler conversation aids to promote climate-conscious prescribing at the point-of-care and help to select the right inhaler for the right patient.
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My Green Lab
My Green Lab® is empowering scientists to make real change — from lab operations to purchasing supplies, our proven tools drive measurable progress. Because better science starts with better data.
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Simple carbon footprint for a dental practice
This paper introduces a specialised carbon calculator for dental practices to compute and monitor their carbon footprints (CFPs). The carbon calculator is developed using recent carbon modelling, utilising methodologies and data from estimating the average NHS dental practice’s CFP.
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Device Remanufacturing with Laura Donahoe
Laura Donahoe presents on device remanufacturing in perioperative care during an ONSQIN event.
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Pharmaceutical Waste with Dr. Ali Abbass
Dr. Ali Abbass’ presentation on Greening the Operating Room during the Nov 25, 2022 Fundamentals of Sustainable Operating Rooms course offered in partnership between CASCADES and ONSQIN.
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Clinical and Non-Clinical Waste Segregation with Ali Abbass
Dr. Ali Abbass’ presentation on Greening the Operating Room during the Nov 25, 2022 Fundamentals of Sustainable Operating Rooms course offered in partnership between CASCADES and ONSQIN.
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Follow the Waste with Ali Abbass
Dr. Ali Abbass’ presentation on Greening the Operating Room during the Nov 25, 2022 Fundamentals of Sustainable Operating Rooms course offered in partnership between CASCADES and ONSQIN.
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PVC 123 Recycling Program with Dr. Ali Abbass
Dr. Ali Abbass, Anesthesiologist, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto discusses PVC 123 recycling program in perioperative care.
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OR Recycling at UHN with Ed Rubenstein
Ed Rubinstein, Director of Environmental Compliance, Energy, and Sustainability, University Health Network discusses OR recycling
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