Green Office Solutions for Physicians

The document outlines 13 categories of green office solutions for physicians, ranging from reducing paper and energy use to phasing out toxic materials like mercury and glutaraldehyde. It emphasizes that healthcare energy sources contribute to climate change and air pollution, and encourages physicians to educate patients on green practices.

• Physicians' offices can contain toxic chemicals such as mercury and glutaraldehyde, while the production and disposal of plastic medical supplies release toxic dioxins and furans into the atmosphere.
• The energy sources used to power the healthcare industry are contributors to air pollution and climate change.
• To reduce energy consumption, the guide recommends purchasing EnergyStar certified equipment, installing electronic thermostats and energy-efficient bulbs, and turning off lights and appliances when not in use.
• The guide suggests several waste reduction and non-toxic procurement strategies, including using cloth gowns and reusable specula, opting for low-VOC paint, and replacing mercury thermometers and sphygmomanometers with non-mercury alternatives.

APA

Mu, L., & Arya, N. (n.d.). Green Office Solutions for Physicians. Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3.Brochure-Green-Office-Solutions-for-Physicians.pdf#new_tab

Chicago

Mu, Lisa, and Neil Arya. Green Office Solutions for Physicians. Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, n.d. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3.Brochure-Green-Office-Solutions-for-Physicians.pdf#new_tab.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mundgreen, author = {Mu, Lisa and Arya, Neil}, title = {{Green Office Solutions for Physicians}}, institution = {Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}, url = {https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3.Brochure-Green-Office-Solutions-for-Physicians.pdf#new_tab}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }