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Boulder Community Hospital Kai Abelkis, Recycling Coordinator [email protected] (303) 440-2265. www.bch.org/aboutbch/ environmentalprograms.cfm. “We at Boulder Community Hospital recognize that sustaining a healthy environment is essential to maintaining both personal and public health.”. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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www.bch.org/aboutbch/environmentalprograms.cfm
Boulder Community Hospital
Kai Abelkis, Recycling [email protected]
(303) 440-2265
“We at Boulder Community Hospital recognize that
sustaining a healthy environment is essential to maintaining both
personal and public health.”
13,200,000 pounds of waste per day.
According to Hospitals for a Healthy Environment.
75% to 90% of waste produced by health care providers is non-risk or general.
World Health Organization
Boulder Community Hospital’s initial recycling program consisted of:
Office PaperNewspapersCardboardCommingled Containers
In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 60 tons of cardboard
People – the KEY to a successful Program
An Environmental Coordinator is the key to a successful Comprehensive Waste
Reduction Program
Boulder Community Hospital’s Green Team
“We support and encourage recycling of materials used within the hospital.”
-- Principles of Environmental and Recycling efforts
Design of a waste reduction should include:
ParametersClear understanding of the programCreation of the collection infrastructureExpansion of responsibilitiesReliable service providerEducation
Placement of Recycling ContainersMail RoomKitchenCopy CentersAdmin ClosetsCommunity SpaceLab
Desk side Containers
Expanded to Waiting Rooms, Employee Lounges, & Satellite Facilities
Reduced workload for EVS Department
In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 127 tons
New Employee Orientation
Boulder Community Hospital’s waste reduction program saves over $30,000 a year
Ongoing Communication Weekly Newsletter
Employees overwhelmingly appreciate BCH’s Environmental Impact Program
BCH recycles computers, televisions, and books.
Expanded our waste reduction program to include:
LaundryX-raysBatteriesPacking PeanutsFluorescent lampsUsed Medical Equipment shipped and distributed as part of our Mante, Mexico Mission
Expanded our waste reduction program to include:
LandscapingPaperboardTyvek EnvelopesReusable diapers in our Mom/Baby wardDistributed used furniture to BCH employees
Food Service waste reduction efforts
Compost programReusable dinnerwareCharge extra for disposable containers
Food Service waste reduction effortsRecycle containersRecycle CardboardDiscount on beverage with reusable container
Waste Reduction Efforts
Currently addressing
Environmental impact of product selectionEliminate third class mail
Construction and Demolition includes waste reduction program
Cardboard Wood Metals
Manufacturer take-back programKodakTyvekInk jetsPrinter CartridgesLeasing Computers and Copiers
Ask your supplier for products with recycled content.
“We purchase products, which contain recycled materials, are recyclable or reusable, and cause the least environmental harm during manufacturing, use and disposal”