August 4, 2026 · The western journal of emergency medicine · DOI: 10.5811/westjem.61385

Cultivating Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Departments with GreenED

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The authors aimed to evaluate the impact of a sustainability initiative launched by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, designed to promote environmentally sustainable practices in emergency departments (EDs). Over a two-year period, the study assessed financial and carbon savings from participating sites, revealing significant projected annual savings and carbon reductions. This research represents a pioneering effort to implement a structured and scalable approach to sustainable healthcare in emergency medicine globally.

Jennifer L Wood, Alexander Robertson, Tim Spruell, Zoe Steley

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