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To prove the capabilities of electric vehicles – over long distances and in rural areas, the Great British EV Rally has been launched.
As owners of 12 per cent of the NHS estate, NHSPS little wins amount to a large impact on reducing the environmental impact across the NHS
Whilst it is imperative that we improve the air quality in healthcare environments, tackling air pollution goes beyond the boundaries of the hospital, writes Larissa Lockwood
Gillian Leng discusses the dangerous impact that air pollution is having on our nation’s health and the role that NICE is playing in the fight against it
Alex Mirkovic looks at ways that healthcare facilities can control waste costs, whilst keeping their waste management systems practical, environmentally responsible and compliant
Increasing amounts of research from across the world is supporting an irrefutable connection between plants in buildings and in urban open-spaces and the improved health and wellbeing of those exposed to a ‘green’ environment. Jonathan Tame, technical officer for the British Association of Landscape Industries explores what this means for those recovering in a healthcare setting
Sustainable practices and the implementation of the three ‘R’s’ result in sustainable profits, say Envirowise
Product Features
UK Building Regulations highlight toxic gas and smoke from layers of paint built up over multiple redecorations as a major cause of permanent ill health or death in a building fire.
Their concern rose with discovery the flame retardant paints most widely used paint along escape routes have been ones which to this day counter-productively use emission of heavy toxic gas to smother flames which rapidly spread along walls if layers of paint delaminate in a fire.
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Northwich’s Victoria Infirmary (VIN) Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has enabled more patients
Adveco, the commercial hot water specialist, announces the launch of live metering of domestic ho
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Sarah Greenslade, public affairs and communications officer at the British Parking Association looks at some of the problems and innovations in healthcare parking
It’s easy to assume that the comms team is there to handle press enquiries and the occasional social media storm – but the reality is that strategic communications can make a measurable impact across the entire organisation, from operational to financial, when done properly
