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Circular Healthcare

Driving European health markets towards toxic-free products that minimise waste.

Climate-smart Healthcare

Transforming the European healthcare sector into a net zero carbon and climate-resilient sector.

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Safer Pharma

Minimising pharmaceutical pollution and the development of antimicrobial resistance.

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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.

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Featured news

Registration is open for CleanMed Europe 2025 | 10-13 June

Health professionals, sustainability experts, and business innovators will explore the latest advances in delivering high-quality, sustainable care.

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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.

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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Projects

C.A.R.E.

Community of Action for the Reduction of Emissions - a learning initiative to accelerate the sustainable transition of the healthcare sector.

Mitigation

Europe

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The Reusable Textiles Revolution

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

Europe

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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.

Europe

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…

Europe

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PharmaSmart

Helping pharmacists build their green skills in greening pharmaceutical practice

Europe

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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.

Europe

CleanMed Europe

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Resources

Workshop report | Greening the pharmaceutical supply chain: A collaborative path to sustainability

This report gives insights from the workshop on pharmaceutical pollution, focusing on green manufacturing, stronger EU policies, and collaboration.

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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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CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report

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

CleanMed Europe’s 2024 Impact Report

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