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Managing sustainability
Planetary health needs to be addressed at a societal level for any meaningful impact to occur. As the global director of sustainability for a law firm, Marion Palmer provides an overview of the responsibilities of corporate organisations for both a...3D printing and sustainability in audiology and ENT
As we try to avoid disposing of equipment that is still functional, we are challenged by company policies that make equipment ‘obsolete’ and no longer supported for repairs. One innovative solution is provided by 3D printing parts that are needed...UV Smart D60: sustainability in every disinfection cycle
The UV Smart D60 is a CE marked (MDR Class IIa) disinfection device specifically designed for channel-less ENT endoscopes and TEE probes.Lynton's Innovative Trade-In Program Promotes Sustainability and Supports NHS Decarbonisation Efforts
Laser manufacturer Lynton is thrilled to announce the Great CO2 Trade-In! A ground-breaking incentive for the ENT sector of the NHS, the Great CO2 Trade-In enables hospitals to trade in their current CO2 surgical lasers for a SmartXide Trio, regardless of the manufacturer.A sound change: transitioning hearing healthcare to net-zero
Grassroot initiatives are often the most effective. When individuals come together and work with industry, changes are possible in reducing carbon emissions. This article summarises such an initiative working with companies to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate...Interacoustics obtains recognised environmental standard certification
Interacoustics has taken initial steps to improve its environmental performance and reduce CO2 emissions. Earlier this year, the company applied for – and obtained – the recognized ISO 14001 environmental standard certification.Deadline for ENT UK Global Health Fund
The ENT UK Global Health group was established six years ago as part of ENT UK, the professional membership body representing ENT and head and neck surgery in the UK. ENT UK Global Health promotes high-quality, sustainable ENT care in...
Treating middle ear conditions in developing countries
This month’s journal issue discussed global health in otolaryngology with this paper focusing on the management of chronic middle ear disease in the developing world. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is more common in developing countries. The reason for this...Sustainable Practice
Guest Section Editor Brian D Westerberg, MD, FRCSC, MHSc, Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada; Head, Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada. Climate change is the greatest threat to human health today....Circular economy approach to reducing your carbon footprint in your ENT operating room
Although our operating rooms consume significant resources, some simple changes can have considerable impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Here are 10 such simple things we can do. Waste is one of the largest contributors to a hospital’s carbon footprint,...
