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Manifesto for a Sustainable Healthcare System and Healthier EU Citizens

In a new manifesto, HCWH Europe sets out key policy changes newly-elected Members of the European Parliament could support to accelerate the shift toward sustainable healthcare systems.

Featured news

Healthcare providers across Europe commit to reducing plastics in infant care

A growing network of hospitals, universities, and healthcare professionals across Europe have joined a groundbreaking campaign, Born Green Generation.

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2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards

Applications are now open for the 2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards, an initiative that celebrates your contributions to sustainability.

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2025 European Sustainable Healthcare Awards

HCWH Europe launches Practical Guide for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems

Announcing our flagship publication on healthcare climate resilience, developed as part of the LIFE RESYSTAL project.

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CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report

The new CleanMed Europe’s Impact Report showcases the reach and impact of the CleanMed Europe conferences in 2024.

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CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report

Projects

Reusable Textiles Revolution

This project seeks to transform the health care sector's dependency on plastic and toxic materials by promoting reusable alternatives.

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European Healthcare Climate Summit 2024

The 6th edition of our annual conference on climate-smart healthcare took place on 10 October 2024.

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EHCS

Carbon management mentoring programme previous editions

The Carbon management mentoring programme prepares and supports healthcare providers in calculating and managing the carbon emissions of their…

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PharmaSmart

Helping pharmacists build their green skills in greening pharmaceutical practice

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CleanMed Europe events

CleanMed Europe brings together healthcare champions of sustainability to share solutions to accelerate the transition to sustainable healthcare.

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CleanMed Europe

PVC-free healthcare

A pilot initiative to introduce safer and more sustainable healthcare practices and speeding up the phase-out of PVC.

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PVC-free healthcare

Resources

The Practical Guide for Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems

This new guide helps organisations integrate climate resilience into healthcare planning, guiding them to develop a comprehensive, implementable plan.

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Your role in reducing pharmaceutical pollution from home

This poster aims to educate patients on the importance of proper medication intake and disposal and the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste.

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CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report

CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report celebrates the reach and influence of this year’s CleanMed Europe conferences.

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CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report