November 10, 2024

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Healthcare sector seeks companies with an eye on sustainability

Healthcare sector seeks companies with an eye on sustainability
Healthcare sector seeks companies with an eye on sustainability

GreenTech call offers access to expert ecosystem in development of products and services

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Dr Philip Crowley, HSE; Dr Andree Rochfort, ICGP; Eimear Galvin, HIHI; and Roisin Breen, HSE


Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), the Health Service Executive and the Irish College of Gneral Practitioners have called on companies, organisations, researchers, institutions developing sustainable products and services to enter the GreenTech Call for 2024.

If successful, applicants will be given the opportunity to pilot and demonstrate products in a real-world setting; get access to clinical, academic, commercial and public sector expertise; and get support for project management and promotion.

The healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 5% of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Additionally, the sector uses a high volume of single use products, adding to resource use and waste.

 
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Clinical experts have also highlighted a particular need to develop and test alternatives in the disposal of syringes/sharps, bottles, packaging, cutlery and crockery, nappies and sanitary products, and medical textiles (including surgical gowns, theatre drapes, aprons, masks, hats accessories).

HIHI national director Dr Tanya Mulcahy said: “GreenTech in healthcare represents a growing movement within the global health industry to adopt technologies and practices that are environmentally sustainable, aiming to improve health outcomes while minimising ecological footprints.

“HIHI is committed to the development of innovative sustainable products and services for Irish healthcare. Through engaging national partners, the HSE and ICG we are taking a significant step to begin delivery of this. Crucial to getting the right focus for this call in Irish healthcare is the expertise and guidance our clinical sustainability advisors on the frontline.”

Dr Philip Crowley, National Director, HSE Climate & Global Health said: “As Ireland’s largest public body with a core objective to improve, promote and protect the health and welfare of the public, we recognise we have a significant role to play in tackling the climate crisis. The healthcare sector is a notable contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We are committed to dealing with the growing health impacts of climate change and curbing our own emissions.”

Health Innovation Hub Ireland is a joint government initiative of the Dept of Health and the Dept of Enterprise Trade & Employment, delivered in partnership with the HSE and Enterprise Ireland.

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