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It highlights that metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) use potent greenhouse-gas propellants, while dry powder and soft mist inhalers have much lower carbon footprints. - [Green Hospital Scorecard](https://greenhealthcare.ca/ghs/) - Updates 2021 Green Health Care Awards The 2021 Green Health Care Awards were announced Wednesday September 21st and Thursday September 22nd, 2022 respectively, at virtual award presentations held by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. The awards, made possible with support from Ontario’s Save on Energy initiative, honour Canada’s most sustainable health care organisations. - [2022 Green Hospital Scorecard Awards](https://greenhealthcare.ca/2022-green-hospital-scorecard-awards/) - The 2022 Green Hospital Scorecard Awards were announced December 13th, at virtual award presentations held by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. - [Green Office Challenge FAQs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/faqs/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, PEACH Health Ontario and the HFHT Green Team, with sponsorship from HP, are hosting a NATIONAL COMPETITION. - [LTC Project Media Release](https://greenhealthcare.ca/ltc-media-release/) - [PPE-mSUP Project Media Release](https://greenhealthcare.ca/ppe-msup-media-release/) - New initiative seeks to reduce Health Care-related PPE and Medical Single Use Plastic Waste through Circular Economy Practices Combermere, Ontario. April 21, 2021 – In order to keep Canada’s health care workers safe and provide care in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical single use plastics (mSUPs) increased - [A Canadian Health Sector Approach to Environmental Sustainability](https://healthmanagement.org/c/healthmanagement/issuearticle/a-canadian-health-sector-approach-to-environmental-sustainability#new_tab) - This article sheds light on the Canadian health system’s interest in environmental sustainability and efforts to build a more climate-resilient health care system. - [Exploring efforts to reduce single-use plastics in healthcare](https://canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/exploring-efforts-reduce-single-use-plastics-healthcare/#new_tab) - A new national awareness campaign aims to help reduce and better reuse plastics in health care settings. The 3 year government-funded project is a collaboration between CCGHC and Hamilton Health Sciences. Read Article Here - [First Steps in Creating a Sustainable Procurement Structure in Hospitals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/first-steps-in-creating-a-sustainable-procurement-structure-in-hospitals/) - Learn about Hamilton Health Sciences and their efforts to transform Canada's health care supply chains and achieve a resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable system. - [Towards a Safe, Secure and Sustainable Reusable PPE System in Canadian Health Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/towards-a-safe-secure-and-sustainable-reusable-ppe-system/) - Research led by the Coalition on PPE, intentionally designed and manufactured as reusable, was conducted to identify prospects to reduce plastic PPE waste in the health system. - [Coalition Explores Battery-Powered Micro-Mobility in Health Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/coalition-explores-battery-powered-micro-mobility-in-health-care/) - A new zero emission vehicle initiative advancing awareness, support and adoption of BPMM solutions in Canada’s health services sector has just come on the scene. - [Ice cream is better in a trishaw – Health care embraces micro-mobility](https://greenhealthcare.ca/ice-cream-is-better-in-a-trishaw-health-care-embraces-micro-mobility/) - With the collaboration of leading organisations from within the Canadian health sector, industry and academia, and funding support from NRCan’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI), the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition) has been able to develop an extensive portfolio of BPMM collateral for use by health care organisations and advocates. - [Green Coalition Prepares Canada’s Health Care Buildings for a Net-Zero Future](https://greenhealthcare.ca/green-coalition-prepares-canadas-health-care-buildings-for-a-net-zero-future/) - CCGHC is embarking on an ambitious project to accelerate the readiness of the health care workforce to undertake climate change mitigation initiatives that will reduce GHG emissions. - [Experts call for a greener health care system](https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/13/news/greener-healthcare-system#new_tab) - Speaking at the GLOBExCHANGE conference on Wednesday, medical experts warned that as climate change worsens, hospitals and clinics are contributing to the problem. They are calling for a national strategy to decarbonize healthcare, ensuring that health facilities and supply chains reduce their emissions before the sector's carbon footprint worsens the very health crises it aims to - [Join the Nix the Nitrous/Pas de protoxyde Movement in Canadian Hospitals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/join-the-nix-the-nitrous-pas-de-protoxyde-movement-in-canadian-hospitals/) - CCGHC has launched a new initiative to help Canada’s hospitals deal with the negative impacts of nitrous oxide (N2O) storage and use. - [Laying the Foundation for a Net-Zero Future in Health Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/laying-the-foundation-for-a-net-zero-future-in-health-care/) - CCGHC proudly marks the successful completion of the first year of the 'Preparing Canada's Health Care Buildings for Net-Zero' project. - [Healing Needs Nature: Bring the Forest to Your City](https://naturecanada.ca/news/blog/healing-needs-nature-bring-the-forest-to-your-city/#new_tab) - Across Canada, physicians are increasingly prescribing time in nature as a legitimate and evidence-based form of care. It’s part of PaRx, the country’s first national nature prescription program. - [Launch of new national campaign to reduce/reuse plastics in health care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/launch-of-new-national-campaign-to-reduce-reuse-plastics-in-health-care/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, in collaboration with Hamilton Health Sciences will launch a new national awareness initiative to reduce and reuse plastics in health care settings. Learn more. - [Lancement d'une nouvelle campagne nationale visant à réduire/réutiliser les plastiques dans les soins de santé.](https://greenhealthcare.ca/lancement-dune-nouvelle-campagne-nationale-visant-a-reduire-reutiliser-les-plastiques-dans-les-soins-de-sante/) - 21 janvier 2025 – La Coalition canadienne pour un système de santé écologiques (la Coalition), en collaboration avec Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), lancera une nouvelle initiative nationale de sensibilisation à la réduction et à la réutilisation des plastiques dans les établissements de soins de santé. Ce projet de trois ans est financé par Environnement et - [Greener remedies: Innovations that could help the healthcare system shrink its carbon footprint](https://www.thestar.com/business/greener-remedies-innovations-that-could-help-the-healthcare-system-shrink-its-carbon-footprint/article_2fe5d2cc-d75a-11ef-8d5b-779baf6171ab.html#new_tab) - Climate change is making us sick — and the healthcare system is exacerbating the problem. But new strategies suggest it’s possible to clean up our act. - [Nitrous gas squandered in health care facilities](https://www.reminetwork.com/articles/nitrous-gas-squandered-in-health-care-facilities/#new_tab) - Canadian health care providers will be urged to “nix the nitrous” in a new campaign to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from leaky centralized delivery systems for the anesthetic gas. - [BREAKING NEWS: Coalition Executive Director Dr. Myles Sergeant featured in CP 24 Morning Show](https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2959116#new_tab) - Coalition Executive Director, Dr. Myles Sergeant was interviewed by the CP24 Morning Show, where he discussed the research-driven benefits of adding greenspaces to health care facilities. Read Article Here - [Trees as a 'health-care ally': How medical facilities are using plants to heal patients and the planet](https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/trees-as-a-health-care-ally-how-medical-facilities-are-using-plants-to-heal-patients-and-the-planet-1.6913974#new_tab) - CTV news interviewed Dr. Myles Sergeant to discuss how medical facilities are integrating trees/plants into their design to promote patient healing and sustainability, showcasing the health benefits of greenery. Read Article Here - [Climate change and sustainability: How individuals and the health care sector can help](https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/climate-change-and-sustainability-how-individuals-and-the-health-care-sector-can-help/#new_tab) - McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences spoke with The Coalition's Executive Director Dr. Myles Sergeant about the dangers of climate change, the power individuals and the health care sector have to make more sustainable choices, and why he says he hasn’t lost hope to save our “frail planet.” Read Article Here - [Identifying Opportunities for Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Cost Savings in Hospitals](https://www.longwoods.com/content/26946/healthcare-quarterly/identifying-opportunities-for-greenhouse-gas-reductions-and-cost-savings-in-hospitals-a-knowledge-t#new_tab) - This review discusses the development of a knowledge translation tool that aims to compare interventions that can be applied in hospital settings to reduce GHG emissions and associated financial costs. - [The Environmental Side Effects of Medications: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Psychiatry](https://journalofpsychiatryreform.com/2022/07/21/the-environmental-side-effects-of-medications-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-psychiatry/#new_tab) - Physicians are encouraged to consider the environmental impact of medical interventions. Chief among these is the environmental burden of medication development, production, and disposition. - [What healthcare leadership can do in a climate crisis](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08404704231157035#new_tab) - Healthcare governing boards, executives, medical staff, health professionals, and allied staff members should all play a role in devising, and implementing solutions for climate change mitigation. - [Carbon emissions associated with end-of-life care in the hospital setting](https://osf.io/preprints/osf/ywxe6#new_tab) - In Canada, end-of-life hospitalization accounts for almost 263,500 tCO2-e annually. Through various actions, the authors estimate that 25% of EOL hospitalization emissions can be avoided. - [Managing greenhouse gas emissions in the terminal year of life in an overwhelmed health system](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(24)00048-2/fulltext#new_tab) - This article investigates emissions related to health care in a patient's last year of life. End of life is a period when health care use and associated emissions increases exponentially. - [Sustainable practice: Sustainable prescribing of iron replacement therapy](https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-075741#new_tab) - Clinicians can implement updated recommendations on dose and frequency of iron supplementation that can have benefits for patients and help mitigate environmental harms from health care practices. Read Article Here - [Healthcare procurement in the race to net-zero: Practical steps for healthcare leadership](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08404704241258152#new_tab) - Read about how healthcare leaders can cut emissions by using tools and certifications to assess suppliers' environmental performance, integrating these standards into procurement. - [Bringing forests to the city: 10 ways planting trees improves health in urban centres](https://theconversation.com/bringing-forests-to-the-city-10-ways-planting-trees-improves-health-in-urban-centres-233629#new_tab) - The article highlights the numerous health and environmental benefits of planting trees in urban areas. - [The end-of-life care, environment and health system ‘polycrisis’ needs a new approach](https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/august-2024/canadian-polycrisis/#new_tab) - Canada faces a "polycrisis" of interconnected economic, environmental, and social challenges. Addressing these requires coordinated policies that consider overlapping risks. Read Article Here - [Getting serious about sustainability in dentistry](https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/getting-serious-about-sustainability-in-dentistry/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYgPYCjQdo7zT-QA5FrjrCu45j95gSSDzeQMfnGNgHWSzbE1aqhguFLMUQ_aem_E-lbyXm3s4LLT9l8A8PE_A#new_tab) - This paper explores how dentists can mitigate environmental impact through advocacy and actions, both professionally and personally. - [Why can’t we die at home? Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in hospital](https://theconversation.com/why-cant-we-die-at-home-expanding-home-care-could-reduce-the-financial-and-environmental-cost-of-dying-in-hospital-243337#new_tab) - Where would you like to be when you die? If dying at home could be made more feasible, it would be more peaceful and consistent with our values as well as reduce financial and environmental costs of dying in the hospital. - [The environmental elephant in the office: medications](https://www.cfp.ca/content/71/4/233#new_tab) - Primary care plays an integral role in the creation of a low-carbon health system, and the environmental consequences involved in medications is a prime example. - [Climate-resilient acute care clinical operations: A framework that informs how operations within acute care build climate-resilient health systems](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08404704251334920#fig1-08404704251334920#new_tab) - New framework guides climate-resilient acute care in Canada, with Alberta’s experience as a case study to support adaptation and continuous learning. - [A kilo for a tonne: the unmet need to address underuse in health care in a climate crisis](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(25)00077-4/fulltext?rss=yes#new_tab) - Addressing underuse in health care is key to sustainability—early, high-value care can cut carbon emissions and improve outcomes for patients and the planet. - [The low carbon fruit tree for primary care](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08404704251333639#new_tab) - This narrative review discusses 19 initiatives that can be implemented into primary care practices to reduce GHG emissions and financial costs. - [Green Hospital Scorecard FAQ](https://greenhealthcare.ca/ghs-faq/) - How do I participate in Green Hospital Scorecard? To participate in this program, the environmental contact at your hospital must receive an invitation email with a survey link which will enable the hospital to submit their environmental data online. If your hospital would like to participate in the Green Hospital Scorecard program, or if you - [Green Hospital Procurement Guide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/676-2/) - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Once you have made your commitment to supporting sustainable health care in your organisation, it is time to let vendors know they must match their product offerings with your expectations and desire to source environmentally-friendly (green) products and services. What you buy and how you buy it is significant and your decisions - [New ‘Healthy Capital’ Tools Launch to Support Mission-Aligned Investing Across Canadian Health Care Foundations](https://greenhealthcare.ca/new-healthy-capital-tools-launch-to-support-mission-aligned-investing-across-canadian-health-care-foundations/) - Celebrating the launch of three new, free sustainable investment tools to help Canadian health care foundations align billions in long-term investments with health outcomes and sustainability goals. - [Decarbonization in Action Pilot Builds Momentum for Hospital-Led Climate Action in Ontario](https://greenhealthcare.ca/decarbonization-in-action-pilot-builds-momentum-for-hospital-led-climate-action-in-ontario/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care and MaRS Discovery District proudly mark the completion of the Decarbonization in Action: Implementing Climate Solutions in Canadian Hospitals pilot project. - [Code Green: Shrinking Health Care's Carbon Footprint](https://www.marsdd.com/our-story/code-green-shrinking-healthcares-carbon-footprint/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=content_promotion&utm_content=ccghc-0408#new_tab) - We are excited to announce the completion of the Decarbonization in Action: Implementing Climate Solutions in Canadian Hospitals project. To help hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas footprints, the Decarbonization in Action team provided targeted support for more than 25 hospitals, while also amplifying the impact of innovative, low-carbon clinical solutions, and creating opportunities for peer-learning - [Planetary Health Prescribing for Internists](https://utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/cjgim.2025.0058#new_tab) - In this article we present ways for internists to transform their clinical practice toward sustainable healthcare delivery that considers patients and the planet, and benefits both. This article draws attention to three easily implementable interventions in non-pharmacologic prescribing that have a meaningful impact on the health of patients and the planet. - [Person-Centered Integrated Kidney Care Narrative Review: A Model for Reduction of Health Care Carbon Emissions](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20543581251391264#new_tab) - Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a resource-intensive and complex challenge to sustainable health care. The purpose of this narrative review is to describe how person-centered integrated care can support sustainable health care for this population, the strategies currently in place, and the gaps to consider. - [Coalition Launches Nix the Nitrous Resources and National Recognition Program](https://greenhealthcare.ca/coalition-launches-nix-the-nitrous-resources-and-national-recognition-program/) - Combermere, Ontario, January 15, 2026 – The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (the Coalition) is proud to announce the release of its Nix the Nitrous suite of resources, designed to help health care organizations significantly reduce their environmental footprint by addressing one of the most potent greenhouse gases used in clinical settings—nitrous oxide (N₂O). - [Launch of Decarbonization in Action Green Nephrology Video](https://greenhealthcare.ca/launch-of-decarbonization-in-action-green-nephrology-video/) - December 5, 2025 – The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is excited to share a new video spotlighting the central acid delivery system (CDS) at St. Michael’s Hospital—a site of Unity Health Toronto—an innovative and sustainable solution for delivering dialysis treatment: https://youtu.be/4Sh1hxCDC3A. This video was created as part of the Decarbonization in Action project, - [Polypharmacy: Institutional approaches to Support Patients, Systems and the Climate](https://greenhealthcare.ca/polypharmacy-institutional-approaches-to-support-patients-systems-and-the-climate/) - As polypharmacy continues to rise in Canada, its impact on patient care and health care systems becomes more significant. This article explores the consequences of polypharmacy, including increased patient risks, environmental footprint, financial strain and added workload for staff. It also highlights effective strategies for mitigating polypharmacy, such as deprescribing, non-pharmacological interventions, medication stewardship programs ## Pages - [Home Page](https://greenhealthcare.ca/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care aims to build capabilities and capacity in individuals and organizations to enable the development of an environmentally sustainable, net-zero and climate-resilient health system. - [Contact Us](https://greenhealthcare.ca/contact-us/) - We welcome your questions, comments, and inquiries. For all general inquiries, please contact the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care at: coalition@greenhealthcare.ca Our team will review your message and direct it to the appropriate person as needed. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Us Stay up-to-date on upcoming projects, events and other learning opportunities - [The Green Digest](https://greenhealthcare.ca/digest/) - The Canadian Green Health Care Digest provides information about current and upcoming events and initiatives in green health care, as well as updates on Coalition activities. Subscribe below for free. Subscribe to The Green Digest Subscribe Now! Latest Edition - June 19th, 2026 To read the latest edition of the Green Digest, Click Here In - [Our Team](https://greenhealthcare.ca/executive-team/) - Explore the faces behind the great work! - [Canadian MCF Formulary](https://greenhealthcare.ca/medications-search/) - Canadian Medicine Carbon Footprint (MCF) Formulary Disclaimer: The Canadian MCF Formulary is not clinical guidance. Search for a medicine to see its Medicine Carbon Footprint (MCF) Rating and that of similar alternatives. MCF Ratings categorize medicines into colour-coded gCO2e ranges on a log10 scale green = LOW gCO₂e range < 10 orange = MEDIUM gCO₂e - [Energy Lite Online Training Program](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/energylite/) - Energy Lite Online Training Program Energy Lite was a 14-module virtual (English language) training program delivered at a leisurely pace over a number of weeks by subject matter experts. The sessions provided the basics of health care energy management to those responsible for facility management best practices including hospital and long-term care staff, energy and - [Careers & Volunteering](https://greenhealthcare.ca/careers/) - Are you passionate about making health care sustainable, climate-resilient and net-zero? See what job opportunities are available and join our team to make your dream a reality! - [Advisors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/advisors/) - Atanu Sarkar - Sustainable Consumption MBBS, PhD, MESNewfoundland Professor (Environmental and Occupational Health), Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland Bob Williard - Sustainable Procurement Whitby, Ontario Founder and Chief, Sustainability ChampionSustainability Advantage Read what inspires Bob HERE. Barry W. Hunt - Engineered Infection Control BScSimcoe, Ontario Founding Partner - [Become a Member](https://greenhealthcare.ca/become-a-member/) - Become a member of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care today! - [Hospitals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/hospitals/) - Hospitals, at the center of the health care system, play a critical role in supporting the wellbeing of the community and reducing emissions. - [Board of Directors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/home-page/board-of-directors/) - Meet the Board... - [Sustainable by Design Inaugural Event 2025](https://greenhealthcare.ca/tocw-2025/) - Look out for our next conference in Fall 2026! The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, in partnership with PEACH Health Ontario and the Hamilton Family Health Team, hosted a dynamic program during Toronto Climate Week’s inaugural event in October 2025: Sustainable by Design: Healthcare Innovations for a Warming World. The full day event on - [Events](https://greenhealthcare.ca/events/) - Upcoming Events 3rd Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Atlantic CanadaJuly 15 – July 16Save 10% with CCGHC’s discount code: D10-999-CCGHC26 Join leaders from across the healthcare infrastructure sector to explore real-world solutions for planning, designing, and delivering future-read… at Atlantica Hotel To stay up-to-date on upcoming events, webinars, and other learning opportunities:Join our email list - [About Us](https://greenhealthcare.ca/home-page/what-we-do/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is Canada’s leading network dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability in the health sector. Guided by our vision of a sustainable, resilient, and equitable health system for all, we mobilize change-makers, build capacity, and deliver practical tools and strategies that drive meaningful action. Through inclusive engagement, systems thinking, and - [Working Groups and Networking Hubs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/groups-and-hubs/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care offers online working groups and networking hubs that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in key areas of sustainable health care - [Donate](https://greenhealthcare.ca/donate/) - For over two decades, we’ve been leading the charge, empowering health care professionals and organizations to adopt sustainable practices that protect both human health and our planet. Our vision is clear: A Canadian health system where care and climate action go hand-in-hand. Together, let’s ensure Canada’s health care facilities become leaders in sustainability, resilience, - [Collaborative Opportunities Guide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/partnerships/collaborative-opportunities-guide/) - Learn how your organisation can collaborate and support Coalition initiatives Sustainability Champions If your organisation has made a commitment to environmental sustainability, you can become recognized as a Sustainability Champion. GHS Sponsorship Participate in our Green Hospital Scorecard (GHS) program by sponsoring our annual awards. View full opportunities guide Webinars Educate the health sector on - [Health-Share](https://greenhealthcare.ca/health-share/) - Health-Share The online sharing marketplace for Canadian health care facilities, suppliers and manufacturers Sign Up Now Why Health-Share? Match supply and demand Health-Share enables health care organizations, hospitals and health-related businesses to efficiently match supply of and demand for medical devices, materials, personnel and facilities. Easy Access The platform facilitates transparency and efficient matchmaking, bringing - [CHU Case Study Technical Webinar](https://greenhealthcare.ca/chu-case-study-technical-webinar/) - Technical Webinar A technical overview of the award-winning, integrated outcome-based deep energy retrofit at the Quebec University Hospital Centre Watch Webinar Recording About the event Facilities professionals implementing integrated, outcome-based deep energy retrofits can uncover additional value to transform healthcare in their organizations. These retrofits prioritize critical infrastructure repair and improve multiple outcomes at once; - [Government](https://greenhealthcare.ca/government/) - Federal, provincial, and local governments play a vital role in setting the policies and guidelines in which sustainable change happens. - [Sustainable Prescribing](https://greenhealthcare.ca/sustainable-prescribing/) - Overprescribing strains health care systems financially and environmentally. Deprescribing offers sustainable solutions for patients, systems, and the planet. - [Sustainable Procurement](https://greenhealthcare.ca/sustainable-procurement/) - Learn about the impact of the supply chain and how sustainable procurement and the circular economy can help create a sustainable health care system. - [Green Health Care Community](https://greenhealthcare.ca/green-health-care-community/) - Our partners are the branches into our community. We are proud to collaborate with a diverse range of partners who share our commitment to sustainable health systems. - [Reuse and Repurpose: Capturing Existing Asset Value](https://greenhealthcare.ca/manufacturingandretail/reuse_repurpose_webinar/) - Webinar To redesign for the current needs of your buildings, learn from case studies that smartly leveraged existing assets for better outcomes. Watch Webinar Recording About the event New is not always better. While it may seem a natural step, the wholesale replacement of existing equipment is not always the smartest solution. Not only can - [Biodiversity](https://greenhealthcare.ca/biodiversity/) - Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth. Healthcare can increase biodiversity to create more resilient communities. - [Contact](https://greenhealthcare.ca/contact/) - Learn how you can contact the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. - [UHN Food Ecosystem](https://greenhealthcare.ca/healthy-and-sustainable-food/uhn-food-ecosystem/) - [Healthy and Sustainable Food](https://greenhealthcare.ca/healthy-and-sustainable-food/) - Food not only provides nourishment, comfort, and a link to cultural identity, it also provides opportunities to create sustainable and resilient communities. - [ENERGY STAR® and Health Care – a perfect combination](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/energystar/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is pleased to collaborate with Natural Resources Canada in bringing ENERGY STAR® and its many benefits and opportunities to Canada’s health services sector. Should medical imaging equipment be ENERGY STAR® certified? With support from ENERGY STAR Canada and BC Hydro, researchers worked with Dr. Anthony (Tony) Easty – - [Energy Behaviour](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/energy-behaviour/) - Energy Behaviour initiatives, the human dimension of energy management, can be utilized in health care to induce energy savings. - [Phase Out Fossil Fuel Investments](https://greenhealthcare.ca/phase-out-fossil-fuel-investments/) - Burning fossil fuels is the largest contributor to climate change, responsible for over 75% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and nearly 90% of carbon dioxide emissions. To keep global warming... - [Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)](https://greenhealthcare.ca/zero-emission-vehicle-zev/) - For access to our ZEV fact sheets, case studies and webinars check out our Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative. Driver Resources Buyers Guide Infrastructure Resources for Health Care Incentives and Rebates Infrastructure funding Charging stations External Reports Electric Vehicle Outlook 2023 Global EV Outlook 2021 Electric Vehicle Capitals: Accelerating electric mobility in a year of disruption - [Transportation](https://greenhealthcare.ca/transportation/) - Hospitals rely heavily on transportation, which contributes to emissions. Facilities should diversify their fleets and encourage sustainable transportation. - [Green Team Project](https://greenhealthcare.ca/clinics/greenteam/) - Project Partner Green Teams Map - [History](https://greenhealthcare.ca/history/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care traces its roots back to October 21, 2000 when 27 representatives from some of Canada’s largest health care associations and environmental groups met in Ottawa at an environmental educational day organised by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.Since then, the Coalition and its member groups have had - [Clinics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/clinics/) - Clinics support our anchor institutions by providing outpatient care. They have an equal role to play in making environmental-conscious actions. - [Manufacturing and Retail](https://greenhealthcare.ca/manufacturingandretail/) - Health care supply chains are the largest contributors to emissions in the health systems. It is vital to collaborate with industry leaders on sustainable products. - [Healthcare Energy Leaders Canada (HELC)](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/helc/) - Improving energy efficiency in Canada's health care facilities HealthCare Energy Leaders Canada (HELC) is an innovative resource designed to improve energy efficiency in Canada’s health care facilities. With a team of seasoned energy and facility managers, HELC, previously known as HELO (HealthCare Energy Leaders Ontario) helped reduce energy consumption and demand at sites across the - [Preparing Canadian Health Care Facilities for Climate Change](https://greenhealthcare.ca/climate-change/resiliency/) - The health community has a critical role in the response to climate change. The emerging evidence and experience in this area suggests that to be fully effective, this requires a broad public health approach, including not only the preventive and curative functions that are under direct control of the formal health sector, but also appropriate - [Awards](https://greenhealthcare.ca/awards/) - 2024 Health Care Climate Champions The Health Care Climate Challenge, an initiative by Health Care Without Harm, celebrates health care institutions leading the charge with climate solutions, cutting pollution, and building resilience. We’re honoured to be recognized as one of the seven Climate Champions, standing alongside over 200 institutions from 20 countries driving meaningful - [Clean Energy](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/) - Energy powers hospitals and communities. Hospitals need sustainable solutions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for resilient, low-emission systems. - [Areas of Focus](https://greenhealthcare.ca/resources/) - [Healthcare Energy Leaders Ontario (HELO)](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/healthcare-energy-leaders-ontario-2/) - Healthcare Energy Leaders Ontario has now expanded to Healthcare Energy Leaders Canada - see the new site HERE! Improving energy efficiency in Ontario's health care facilities For years, facility managers have been dealing with time constraints and a shortage of funding opportunities that have negatively impacted their ability to move forward with energy conservation and demand - [WAHA First Nation's Energy Project](https://greenhealthcare.ca/cleanenergy/waha-first-nations-energy-project/) - In June 2016 - September 2017, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is led an energy project to assist health care facilities in Ontario’s remote First Nation’s communities on the western coast of James Bay with energy efficiency, conservation, education, and training.Work was undertaken through a community partnership with the Fort Albany Power Corporation - [La coalition canadienne pour un système de santé écologique explore la micro-mobilité alimentée par batterie dans les soins de santé](https://greenhealthcare.ca/transportation/la-micro-mobilite-alimentee-par-batterie-dans-les-soins-de-sante/) - FAVORISER LA SENSIBILISATION, LE SOUTIEN ET L'ADOPTION DE SOLUTIONS DE MICRO-MOBILITÉ ALIMENTÉES PAR BATTERIE DANS LE SECTEUR DES SOINS DE SANTÉ AU CANADALe 18er mai 2023 • Autumn Sypus & Kent WaddingtonCombermere – Une nouvelle initiative de véhicule zéro émission faisant progresser la sensibilisation, le soutien et l'adoption des solutions de micro-mobilité alimentées par batterie (MMAB) dans - [Climate Change Effects on Health Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/climate-change/) - Climate change impacts health care systems and health care delivery. 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The Canadian Coalition - [Waste Management and Reduction](https://greenhealthcare.ca/waste-management-and-reduction/) - Hospitals produce a significant amount of waste from biomedical, food, & other sources. A circular economy reduces costs, emissions, & conserves resources. - [Green Pages](https://greenhealthcare.ca/green-pages/) - Introducing the Green Pages, your one-stop hub for sustainable resources! This growing directory features a comprehensive collection of green initiatives and toolkits developed by organizations, institutions, and health care facilities across Canada. The Coalition is dedicated to compiling all available toolkits related to green health care, creating a valuable landing page for health care organizations - [CiviCRM](https://greenhealthcare.ca/civicrm/) - Do not delete this page. 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Join us on our - [Project Green Healthcare/Projet Vert la Santé](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project-green-healthcare-projet-vert-la-sante/) - “In September 2020, Neil Ritchie, Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care was the keynote presenter for the Canadian Federation of Medical Student’s (CFMS) Health and Environment Adaptive Response Taskforce (HEART) virtual conference on Planetary Health Action. This conference set the stage for the launch of their newest initiative, Project Green Healthcare/Projet - [Copy](https://greenhealthcare.ca/retscreen-old-copy/) - RETScreen Clean Energy Management Software The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is pleased to collaborate with Natural Resources Canada in the promotion of RETScreen Clean Energy Management Software to Canada's health care sector. - [Coalition announces 2021 Green Health Care Award winners](https://greenhealthcare.ca/awards/coalition-announces-2021-green-health-care-award-winners/) - September 23rd, 2022 • Autumn Sypus & Kent Waddington The 2021 Green Health Care Awards were announced Wednesday September 21st and Thursday September 22nd respectively, at virtual award presentations held by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. The awards, made possible with support from Ontario’s Save on Energy initiative, honour Canada’s most sustainable health - [Nursing Week 2026](https://greenhealthcare.ca/nursing-week-2026/) - In celebration of National Nursing Week (May 11–15) and this year’s theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care (CCGHC), the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE), and the Ontario Nurses’ for the Environment (ONE) presented a special webinar series highlighting nursing leadership in planetary health - [Indoor window shading](https://greenhealthcare.ca/home-page/indoor-window-shading/) - Indoor window shading is a simple, low-cost strategy that reduces solar heat gain in care settings. Common types of indoor shading include curtains (particularly light-coloured or thermal options), blinds (e.g., Venetian, vertical, roller styles), and shades, including blackout varieties. 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Health care contributes approximately 4 to 5 percent of global GHG emissions and more than 10 percent of global GDP. This gives the sector a unique - [Impacts de la chaleur dans les espaces intérieurs sur la santé](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/impacts-de-la-chaleur-dans-les-espaces-interieurs-sur-la-sante/) - Aperçu du projet Ce projet, mené par la Coalition canadienne pour un système de santé écologique, est une initiative nationale pluriannuelle visant à améliorer la résilience du système de santé face à la chaleur extrême intérieure et à partager les résultats du projet avec les populations vulnérables. Cette étude vise à comprendre l’impact des températures - [Battery-Powered Micro-Mobility Solutions](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/micro-mobility/) - Project Objectives This project supports the Government of Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative’s objective to increase public and industry awareness, knowledge and confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), particularly battery-powered micro-mobility (BPMM) solutions, as well as accelerate the adoption of these solutions by targeting the health and social services sector.Our team is targeting the health sector - [Low-Carbon Heat-Health Solutions in Care Settings](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/indoor-heat-health-impacts/) - Project Status: Ongoing Project Overview This project, led by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, is a multi-year national initiative aimed at improving healthcare system resilience to extreme indoor heat and sharing project results with vulnerable populations. This study focuses on understanding how high indoor temperatures impact residents, patients, and healthcare workers in long-term - [Nix the Nitrous / Pas de Protoxyde](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/nix-the-nitrous/) - Centralized systems which distribute nitrous oxide have significant environmental and safety concerns that cannot be ignored. Call to Action: Nix the Nitrous! - [Healthy Capital: Sustainable Investment for Hospital Foundations](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/healthy-capital/) - The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is leading a two-year initiative (2025-2027) to empower hospital foundation boards across Canada to learn and build capacity to integrate sustainable investment practices and align the capital they manage with their foundation’s health-focused missions. - [Canadian Health Care Forests](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/canadian-health-care-forests/) - By re-wilding their facilities, health care institutions can play a leadership role in creating carbon sinks and bringing back biodiversity to our cities. - [Fonds en santé : Investissements durables pour les fondations hospitalières](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/fonds-en-sante/) - La Coalition canadienne pour un système de santé écologique (CCGHC) entreprend une initiative de deux ans afin de soutenir les conseils d'administration des fondations hospitalières du Canada à acquérir et à développer les capacités nécessaires pour intégrer des pratiques d'investissement durable et aligner le capital qu'ils gèrent avec les missions de santé de leurs fondations. - [Green Hospital Scorecard](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/ghs/) - Project Status: Undergoing revision - updates coming soon About the Project The Green Hospital Scorecard (GHS) is a comprehensive health care environmental performance benchmarking tool in Canada measuring energy conservation, water conservation, waste management and recycling, corporate commitment and pollution prevention. Participating hospitals report on their environmental and sustainability initiatives through a questionnaire and receive - [PPE-mSUP Project](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/ppe-msup/) - The Coalition hopes this video will break down misconceptions regarding reusable PPE, incite discussion on sustainability and waste reduction in health care, and inspire health care workers to advocate for reusable PPE systems in their facilities.This video could not be possible without the support and collaboration of health care workers across Canada. Thank you for - [PPE-mSUP Project FR](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/ppe-msup/ppe-msup-fr/) - Engagement communautaire L’engagement communautaire est un élément crucial au développement de ce projet. Nous disposons d’un forum Google Groups dédié à la communication du projet.Voir les instructions ci-dessous pour rejoindre le groupe PPE-mSUP Reducing, Reusing, Recycling Project :Si vous avez un compte Google, cliquez ICI pour demander l’accès au groupe.Si vous n’avez pas de compte - [LTC Scorecard Project](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/ltc-scorecard/) - Benchmarking for a Sustainable Future in Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes On May 30th, 2023 the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care presented a webinar outlining our success in developing Canada’s new (and only) Long-Term Care Home (LTCH) and Retirement Home (RH) Scorecard for benchmarking environmental performance. The areas of focus include energy, waste, - [Circular Clinical Care: Single-Use Plastics Reduction](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/plastics/) - Project Status: Ongoing Purpose and Scope The impact of healthcare extends beyond the clinic. Studies suggest that 30% of all health care waste consists of plastics—synthetic polymers that can remain dormant in landfills for decades (1)(2). As a step towards Canada’s vision for a zero plastic waste future, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is supporting - [Soins cliniques circulaires: Réduction des plastiques à usage unique](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/plastics-fr/) - Objectif et champ d'application L'impact des soins de santé s'étend au-delà de la clinique. Des études suggèrent que 30 % de tous les déchets de soins de santé sont constitués de plastiques - des polymères synthétiques qui peuvent rester dormants dans les décharges pendant des décennies (1) (2). Dans le cadre de la vision du - [Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Awareness Initiative](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/zev/) - Advancing awareness, support and adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and technology in Canada’s health services sector Project Status: Completed March 2020 Project Objective To advance awareness and use of lower-carbon transportation options, such as energy-efficient technologies and practices and lower-carbon vehicles and fuels in Canada. Project Details By embracing Canada’s health sector, the project team - [Displacement Ventilation Emergence in Healthcare (DiVE)](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project/dive/) - A Research and Engagement Initiative to Advance Superior Indoor Environmental Quality while Enhancing Climate Action & Reducing Cost Project Status: Ongoing Project Objectives The Displacement Ventilation Emergence in Healthcare (DiVE) initiative is a multi-year and multi-phase research and engagement project focused on advancing the use of displacement ventilation (DV) in healthcare facilities across Canada. DV ## Toolkits - [The Canadian OTC Green Quick Guide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-Canadian-Green-OTC-Quick-Guide.pdf#new_tab) - CCGHC and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE) are pleased to introduce the OTC Green Quick Guide—a concise, practical resource designed to support clinicians in recommending and prescribing over-the-counter (OTC) medications with environmental sustainability in mind. - [Sustainable Care for Serious Illness & End of Life Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SUSTAINABLEHEALTHCARE-FORSERIOUS-ILLNESS_-END-OF-LIFE-CARE_Toolkit.pdf#new_tab) - This toolkit assists family physicians and primary care teams in overcoming barriers when engaging in Advance Care Planning and in providing patient centred care throughout a life-limiting illness trajectory, from diagnosis to End of Life. It provides insight into the palliative approach and how environmentally sustainable practices can be integrated into patient care and health care delivery. - [Boîte à Outils Sur Le Protoxyde D’Azote](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/N2O-Toolkit-French-2.0.pdf#new_tab) - Cette boîte à outils fournit aux « champions climatiques » du système de santé canadien un guide pas à pas pour évaluer, désactiver et optimiser les systèmes d’alimentation, contribuant ainsi à réduire les émissions, à améliorer l’efficacité et à renforcer la sécurité des patients. - [Nitrous Oxide Toolkit: Central Supply System Deactivation Guideline](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/N2O-Toolkit_2025-07_EN.pdf#new_tab) - This toolkit equips Canadian health care climate champions with step-by-step guidance for assessing, deactivating, and optimizing supply systems - helping to cut emissions, improve efficiency, and enhance patient safety. - [Sustainable Health Care Food System](https://peach.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sustainable-Health-Care-Food-System-Business-Case-Implementation-Guide-1.pdf#new_tab) - This Business Case and Implementation Guide outline why health care facilities need to prioritize the transformation of their food services and how they can implement a sustainable food service model through embracing food as medicine, reducing food waste, implementing plant-forward menus and shifting to values-based procurement for food. - [Organizing Sustainable Events and Conference for Health Care](https://peach.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sustainable-Events-and-Conference-Guide.pdf#new_tab) - This practical tool is designed to help confernece organisers reduce environmental impacts while improving attendee experience. This guide offers clear, actionable strategies for climate-friendly and plant-forward menus; waste reduction and accurate catering estimates; choosing sustainable venues; and how to prioritize health equity and inclusion. - [Green Office Toolkit 2018](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Green-Office-Toolkit-2018-on-line.pdf#new_tab) - Welcome to the Green Offices Toolkit, designed to simplify and inspire the ‘greening’ of your health care practices. - [Green Office Toolkit 2.0](https://greenhealthcare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Green-Office-Toolkit-February-14-2025.pdf#new_tab) - Welcome to the Green Offices Toolkit 2.0, designed to simplify and inspire the ‘greening’ of your health care practices and your office or building. Here you will find practical and affordable ideas to make eco-friendly office improvements, with the ultimate goal of helping health professionals support the health and wellbeing of patients, while respecting the foundations of health for present and future generations. ## Events - [Sustainable Respiratory Care and Inhaler Optimization](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/cut-the-carbon-beyond-the-or-sustainable-respiratory-care-and-inhaler-optimization/) - Continuing our Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR series, this presentation highlights the disproportionate carbon footprint of Metered Dose Inhalers and provides evidence-based guidance on transitioning to low-carbon alternatives. Learn how to improve patient outcomes for asthma and COPD through accurate diagnosis, guideline-driven therapy, and sustainable medical practices. This webinar is being delivered as part of CCGHC’s Preparing - [Getting Started with Data-Informed Net-Zero Health Care](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2h9PFghupOhPwSSkcdYdFwIGegWGyab82qVT1WAvdwG2-LQ/viewform?usp=header#new_tab) - This workshop will discuss the benefits of data-informed net-zero health care and provide a tutorial on how to use a NEW net-zero data visualization tool. Attendees will also join breakout rooms and participate in a co-design session for a net-zero health care dashboard. - [3rd Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Atlantic Canada](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/3rd-annual-forum-on-healthcare-infrastructure-atlantic-canada/) - Save 10% with CCGHC’s discount code: D10-999-CCGHC26 Join leaders from across the healthcare infrastructure sector to explore real-world solutions for planning, designing, and delivering future-ready healthcare facilities. It’s an important time to anticipate future healthcare infrastructure needs, challenges, and opportunities. Demographic shifts are likely to exacerbate resourcing challenges, healthcare technology is evolving at a rapid - [Nursing Week 2026 Webinar Series](https://greenhealthcare.ca/nursing-week-2026/#new_tab) - In celebration of National Nursing Week (May 11–15) CCGHC, CANE and ONE are proud to present a special 5-day webinar series highlighting nursing leadership in planetary health and sustainability. - [Impact Investing in Health: From Mission to Capital Allocation](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FD9bH5RjSzC84aIZPFWcQg#/registration#new_tab) - How are leading organisations approaching impact investing in health, and what can hospital foundations learn from them? In this session speakers will demystify impact investing, explore how investing for positive outcomes fits into portfolio construction, and share real-world health-focused investment examples. - [Evidence Based Planetary Health Prescriptions](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EeMmLbxeQD--Pt5-scZ5Gg#/registration#new_tab) - Continuing our Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR series, this session explores evidence-based planetary health prescribing. Dr. Valerie Palda and Dr. Nabha Shetty will discuss practical approaches to integrating diet, nature, exercise, and social prescribing into clinical care—highlighting how these interventions can improve patient outcomes while reducing environmental impact. Join us to learn how to apply these - [Nix the Nitrous: Updates from the Field](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/nix-the-nitrous-updates-from-the-field/) - In this one-hour webinar, a partnership of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care and CASCADES, experts in the field will provide exciting updates on the work of clinicians and sustainability champions across Canada to decommission nitrous oxide in hospitals at scale. - [A Hospital Pharmacy Framework for Climate Resilience in Canada](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/a-hospital-pharmacy-framework-for-climate-resilience-in-canada/) - Join us to explore a new framework that helps hospitals integrate climate adaptation and resilience into pharmacy operations. This session will highlight practical strategies to strengthen supply chains, ensure medication continuity, and support more climate-resilient, sustainable healthcare systems. - [Busting the Myth of Recycling in Healthcare](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/busting-the-myth-of-recycling-in-healthcare/) - Join the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care and CASCADES for a discussion that reframes recycling through the waste hierarchy and the lens of a circular economy. Speakers will explore how emissions accumulate across a product’s life cycle and why upstream interventions can deliver greater climate benefits than end-of-pipe solutions like recycling. - [Tools for Assessing Your Foundation’s Portfolio: Sustainable Investment Risks and Performance](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/tools-for-assessing-your-foundations-portfolio-sustainable-investment-risks-and-performance/) - Led by Ayo Olatunji (CPA), Director of Responsible Investing, CMA Impact Inc., this session will give hospital foundation board members and investment committees insights on how to ask meaningful questions about environmental and social performance, practical tools for assessing the overall sustainability of your portfolio and how to understand and evaluate your portfolio’s carbon footprint. - [Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR - Environmental Sustainability in Medical Imaging](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/cut-the-carbon-beyond-the-or-environmental-sustainability-in-medical-imaging/) - In this Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR session, Dr. Maura Brown will examine the environmental impact of medical imaging, highlight effective low-carbon and low-waste strategies that support high-quality patient care, and identify meaningful opportunities for collaboration across health care teams. Whether you work in imaging, clinical care, administration, or sustainability leadership, this webinar will - [Interregional Forum for Sustainable Health Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/interregional-forum-for-sustainable-health-care/) - True to its mission, Synergie Santé Environnement (SSE) is once again organising a major event in 2026 to address environmental health, bringing together health and social services professionals around best practices and latest innovations in environmental health and sustainable development. Some of the themes that will be explored in April 2026: responsible procurement and innovation, - [PEACH Health Ontario Conference 2026](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/peach-health-ontario-conference-2026/) - Join us for the second PEACH Health Conference this spring - an exciting in-person event where you can connect with and learn from experts in sustainability, planetary health, family medicine, and knowledge translation. Learn how climate change is transforming health care delivery, and how human stories can drive cultural and structural change within the system. Don’t miss - [Virtual Workshop - Seeing the System: From Intent to Implementation](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/virtual-workshop-seeing-the-system-from-intent-to-implementation/) - The Coalition invites you to this free, interactive virtual workshop hosted through the Circular Clinical Care: Single-Use Plastics Reduction Project. This 2-hour workshop blends short lectures with interactive breakout group activities to explore factors that influence sustainability efforts within clinical environments. Participants will: Identify system-level barriers for implementing plastic reduction initiatives in health care Map decisions makers and influencers, expanding - [Baseline Results & Overview of Heat Mitigation Solutions ](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/baseline-results-overview-of-heat-mitigation-solutions/) - The Low-Carbon Heat-Health Solutions in Care Settings is a multi-year, national initiative led by the Coalition which explores how indoor heat affects the health of patients, residents, and staff in health facilities, and how we can adapt care environments to be more resilient to the increased frequency of extreme heat events. Join us for this informative webinar - [Data Visualization for Action: Driving Health Care Decarbonisation](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/data-visualization-for-action-driving-health-care-decarbonisation/) - Have you ever presented compelling data, only to see little or no action follow? In health care decarbonisation, even strong evidence can fail to influence decision-makers when it isn’t communicated clearly or effectively. This webinar will explore how data visualization and storytelling can cut through complexity, clarify insights, and support better operational and strategic decisions. - [Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR - Greener OTCs in Practice, Launching the Canadian Green OTC Quick Guide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/cut-the-carbon-beyond-the-or-greener-otcs-in-practice-launching-the-canadian-green-otc-quick-guidetitle/) - Join CAPhE and the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care to launch the Canadian Green OTC Quick Guide. Learn practical, clinically sound ways to choose lower-impact OTCs for pain, heartburn, and supplements, and to counsel on safe disposal—with cases across family medicine, pharmacy, and inpatient care. Learning objectives: Plan one concrete practice change in your - [Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR - Plant Rich Eating for Sustainability: Practical Approaches in Outpatient Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/event/cut-the-carbon-beyond-the-or-plant-rich-eating-for-sustainability-practical-approaches-in-outpatient-care/) - Learn how plant rich eating is one of the most impactful actions for both health and the planet. Join the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care for our upcoming Cut the Carbon: Beyond the OR session to learn the evidence, and discuss practical strategies to support patients in making meaningful changes. ## Calendar Embeds - [Events](https://greenhealthcare.ca/calendar-embed/ISXWlIzsoeL/) ## Categories - [Media Releases](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/media-releases/) - [Featured Stories](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/featured-stories/) - [Climate Change](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/climate-change/) - [Procurement](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/procurement/) - [Green Hospital Scorecard](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/ghs/) - [Energy](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/energy/) - [Food](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/food/) - [Articles](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/articles/) - Check out interesting articles contributed to by Coalition team members! - [Transportation](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/transportation/) - [Pharmacy](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/pharmacy/) - [Leadership](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/leadership/) - [Natural Systems](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/natural-systems/) - [End-of-Life](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/end-of-life/) - [Anesthetic Gases](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/anesthetic-gases/) - [Waste Reduction](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/waste-reduction/) - [Guidebooks](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/guidebooks/) - [Hospitals and Long-Term Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/hospitals-and-long-term-care/) - [Clinics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/clinics/) - [Home Care](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/home-care/) - [Finance](https://greenhealthcare.ca/category/finance/) ## Tags - [Food](https://greenhealthcare.ca/tag/food/) - [Purchasing and Supply Chain](https://greenhealthcare.ca/tag/purchasing-procurement-supply-chain/) ## Drug class - [H2 blockers](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/h2-blockers/) - [PPIs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ppis/) - [Antipropulsive](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antipropulsive/) - [Propulsive](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/propulsive/) - [5HT3 antagonist](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/5ht3-antagonist/) - [Antiemetic other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antiemetic-other/) - [Stool softner](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/stool-softner/) - [Contact laxative](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/contact-laxative/) - [Constipation other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/constipation-other/) - [Aminosalicylic acid & similar](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/aminosalicylic-acid-similar/) - [Corticosteroid acting locally](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/corticosteroid-acting-locally/) - [Sulfonamide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/sulfonamide/) - [Biguanide combined](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/biguanide-combined/) - [DPP-4 Inhibitor](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/dpp-4-inhibitor/) - [Biguanide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/biguanide/) - [SGLT2 inhibitor](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/sglt2-inhibitor/) - [Combination Oral blood glucose lowering drugs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/combination-oral-blood-glucose-lowering-drugs/) - [Vit D3](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/vit-d3/) - [Vit B1](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/vit-b1/) - [Vit C](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/vit-c/) - [Vit B6](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/vit-b6/) - [Vit K antagonist](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/vit-k-antagonist/) - [Anti-platlet agents](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-platlet-agents/) - [DOAC](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/doac/) - [Class Ic](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/class-ic/) - [Class III](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/class-iii/) - [Alpa-Adrenergic blockers](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/alpa-adrenergic-blockers/) - [Nitrates](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/nitrates/) - [Anti-adrenergic cent](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-adrenergic-cent/) - [Indirect vasodilator](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/indirect-vasodilator/) - [Diuretics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/diuretics/) - [Loop diuretic](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/loop-diuretic/) - [K sparing diuretic](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/k-sparing-diuretic/) - [K sparing diuretic other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/k-sparing-diuretic-other/) - [B Blocker NS](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/b-blocker-ns/) - [B Blockers selective](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/b-blockers-selective/) - [A&B Blockers](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ab-blockers/) - [Short acting CCB](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/short-acting-ccb/) - [LA CCB dihydropyridine](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/la-ccb-dihydropyridine/) - [Direct CBC](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/direct-cbc/) - [Long acting Direct CBC](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/long-acting-direct-cbc/) - [Direct CBC Benzothiazepine derivatives](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/direct-cbc-benzothiazepine-derivatives/) - [ACE inhibitors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ace-inhibitors/) - [ARBs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/arbs/) - [Statins](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/statins/) - [Fibrates](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/fibrates/) - [Niacin](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/niacin/) - [Cholesterol Abs Inh](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/cholesterol-abs-inh/) - [Antifungals skin](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antifungals-skin/) - [A&B blockers DPH](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ab-blockers-dph/) - [Macrolide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/macrolide/) - [Penicillin extended spectrum](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/penicillin-extended-spectrum/) - [Penicillin B lact sensitive](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/penicillin-b-lact-sensitive/) - [Penicillin B lact resistant](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/penicillin-b-lact-resistant/) - [Penicillin combinations](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/penicillin-combinations/) - [Cephalosporin](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/cephalosporin/) - [Cephalosporin 2nd gen](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/cephalosporin-2nd-gen/) - [Cephalosporin 3rd gen](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/cephalosporin-3rd-gen/) - [Sulfonamide&trimethoprin](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/sulfonamidetrimethoprin/) - [Lincosamides](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/lincosamides/) - [Aminoglycosides other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/aminoglycosides-other/) - [Quinolone](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/quinolone/) - [Anti-infectives other imidazole derivatives](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-infectives-other-imidazole-derivatives/) - [Anti-infectives other nitrofuran derivatives](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-infectives-other-nitrofuran-derivatives/) - [Anti-infectives other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-infectives-other/) - [Antifungals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antifungals/) - [Antimycobacterial TB](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antimycobacterial-tb/) - [Antimycobacterial TB hydrazides](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antimycobacterial-tb-hydrazides/) - [Antimycobacterial TB other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antimycobacterial-tb-other/) - [Antimycobacterial lepra](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antimycobacterial-lepra/) - [Antivirals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals/) - [Antivirals protease inhibitors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-protease-inhibitors/) - [Antivirals NNRTI](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-nnrti/) - [Antivirals Non nucleoside NRTI](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-non-nucleoside-nrti/) - [Antivirals neuraminidase inhibitors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-neuraminidase-inhibitors/) - [Antivirals integrase inhibitors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-integrase-inhibitors/) - [Antivirals HCV infections](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-hcv-infections/) - [Antivirals HIV infections combos](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-hiv-infections-combos/) - [Antivirals other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antivirals-other/) - [Immunosuppressant JAK inhibitor](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/immunosuppressant-jak-inhibitor/) - [Immunosuppressant other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/immunosuppressant-other/) - [Bisphosphonates, combinations](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/bisphosphonates-combinations/) - [Analgesics/antipyretics ASA](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/analgesics-antipyretics-asa/) - [Analgesics/antipyretics anilides](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/analgesics-antipyretics-anilides/) - [Analgesics/antipyretics gabapentinoids](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/analgesics-antipyretics-gabapentinoids/) - [5HT1 agonist](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/5ht1-agonist/) - [Barbiturates](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/barbiturates/) - [Hydantoins](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/hydantoins/) - [Succinimides](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/succinimides/) - [Benzodiazepines](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/benzodiazepines/) - [Carboxamides](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/carboxamides/) - [Fatty acids](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/fatty-acids/) - [Antiepileptics other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antiepileptics-other/) - [Anti-cholinergic](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anti-cholinergic/) - [Tropines](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/tropines/) - [Dopamine agonists](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/dopamine-agonists/) - [MAO b inhibitor](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/mao-b-inhibitor/) - [Phenothiazines](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/phenothiazines/) - [Butyrophenones](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/butyrophenones/) - [Indoles](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/indoles/) - [Thioxanthenes](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/thioxanthenes/) - [Oxazepines](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/oxazepines/) - [Diazepines, oxazepines, thiazepines and oxepines](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/diazepines-oxazepines-thiazepines-and-oxepines/) - [Antipsychotics other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antipsychotics-other/) - [Diphenylmethanes](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/diphenylmethanes/) - [Azaspirodecanediones](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/azaspirodecanediones/) - [Benzodiazepine related drugs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/benzodiazepine-related-drugs/) - [NS MARIs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ns-maris/) - [SSRIs](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/ssris/) - [MAOI](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/maoi/) - [MAOAI](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/maoai/) - [Antidepressants other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antidepressants-other/) - [Drug for ADHD](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/drug-for-adhd/) - [Anticholinesterases](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/anticholinesterases/) - [ Nicotine dependence](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/nicotine-dependence/) - [Alcohol dependence](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/alcohol-dependence/) - [Alcohol opioid dependence](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/alcohol-opioid-dependence/) - [Antihistamine](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antihistamine/) - [Antiemetic](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/antiemetic/) - [Tetracycline](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/tetracycline/) - Tetracycline - [Glycopeptide](https://greenhealthcare.ca/drug-class/glycopeptide/) ## MCF Rating - [MEDIUM](https://greenhealthcare.ca/mcf-rating/medium/) - [LOW](https://greenhealthcare.ca/mcf-rating/low/) - [HIGH](https://greenhealthcare.ca/mcf-rating/high/) - [VERY HIGH](https://greenhealthcare.ca/mcf-rating/very-high/) ## Project Status - [completed](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project-status/completed/) - [complete](https://greenhealthcare.ca/project-status/complete/) ## Therapeutic group - [Alimentary tract acid disorders](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-acid-disorders/) - [Alimentary tract functional disorders](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-functional-disorders/) - [Alimentary tract propulsives](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-propulsives/) - [Alimentary tract Antiemetic &Antinauseant](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-antiemetic-antinauseant/) - [Alimentary tract constipation](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-constipation/) - [Alimentary tract antidiarrheals, intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-infective](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-antidiarrheals-intestinal-anti-inflammatory-anti-infective/) - [Alimentary tract antidiarrheals](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-antidiarrheals/) - [Alimentary tract intestinal anti-inflammatory](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-intestinal-anti-inflammatory/) - [Alimentary tract diabetes drugs excl. insulin](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-diabetes-drugs-excl-insulin/) - [Alimentary tract vitamins](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/alimentary-tract-vitamins/) - [Blood antithrombotics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/blood-antithrombotics/) - [Cardiovascular antiarrhythmics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-antiarrhythmics/) - [Cardiovascular Alpa-Adrenergic blockers](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-alpa-adrenergic-blockers/) - [Cardiovascular vasodilators](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-vasodilators/) - [Cardiovascular antihypertensives](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-antihypertensives/) - [Cardiovascular antihypertensives & ADHD](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-antihypertensives-adhd/) - [Cardiovascular Diuretics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-diuretics/) - [Cardiovascular B Blockers](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-b-blockers/) - [Cardiovascular CCB](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-ccb/) - [Cardiovascular ACE Inhibitors](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-ace-inhibitors/) - [Cardiovascular ARB](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-arb/) - [Cardiovascular lipid modifying agents](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/cardiovascular-lipid-modifying-agents/) - [Anti-infectives topical](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/anti-infectives-topical/) - [Genito urinary](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/genito-urinary/) - [Anti-infectives systemic use](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/anti-infectives-systemic-use/) - [Antineoplastic & immunomodulating agents](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/antineoplastic-immunomodulating-agents/) - [Immunomodulating agents](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/immunomodulating-agents/) - [Musculo skeletal system](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/musculo-skeletal-system/) - [Nervous system analgesics/antipyretics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-analgesics-antipyretics/) - [Nervous system anti-migraine](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-anti-migraine/) - [Nervous system antiepileptics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-antiepileptics/) - [Nervous system anti-parkinson](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-anti-parkinson/) - [Nervous system antipsychotics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-antipsychotics/) - [Nervous system anxiolytics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-anxiolytics/) - [Nervous system hypnotics](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-hypnotics/) - [Nervous system antidepressants](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-antidepressants/) - [Nervous system psychostimulants/ADHD](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-psychostimulants-adhd/) - [Nervous system antidementia](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-antidementia/) - [Nervous system other](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-other/) - [Nervous system addictive disorders](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/nervous-system-addictive-disorders/) - [Respiratory system](https://greenhealthcare.ca/therapeutic-group/respiratory-system/)