Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book launched
3rd Mar 2025
Supporting ICUs in Creating a Greener Future
In response to the planetary health crisis, this Recipe Book helps UK Intensive Care Units (ICUs) reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining excellent patient care. It offers practical, adaptable guidance to support ICUs in becoming more environmentally sustainable.
How to Use the Recipe Book:
- Topic-Focused Recipes: Each section addresses a key area of sustainability, with clear explanations and links to relevant guidelines.
- Customisable Actions: Methods can be tailored to your local ICU, with short- and long-term goals.
- Key Ingredients for Success: Actionable steps to help with procurement, waste management, and more.
- Case Studies and Resources: Real-life examples and additional materials to guide implementation.
Key Themes:
- Teamwork: Collaborating across ICU teams for sustainability.
- Prevention: Reducing the need for intensive care through preventative measures.
- Patient and Family Empowerment: Involving patients and families in sustainable practices.
- Lean Service Delivery: Reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Low-Carbon Alternatives: Identifying sustainable alternatives in equipment and practices.
- Development and Dissemination: Sharing knowledge and continuous improvement.
A Greener ICU for a Healthier Future
Aligned with NHS sustainability strategies, this Recipe Book helps your ICU meet and exceed environmental guidelines. The actions outlined will not only enhance the sustainability of your ICU but also contribute to the global effort to tackle the climate crisis.
Get Started Today
Begin your ICU’s sustainability journey with the Recipe Book.