Low-hanging fruit for the environmental plastic surgeon: quantifying water waste in soap-based scrub.

Puthumana, Joseph S.; Redett, Richard J.

doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000010062

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“…Water efficiency faucets with a 6‐star Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) of 5 L/min can be expensive with a payback period of 6.9 years, but a behaviour modification such as turning off the faucet whilst scrubbing can be more impactful, reducing water use by up to 63% resulting in savings of $108 per year and 5 kg CO 2 e. There is also increasing evidence for the elimination of water altogether from surgical hand antisepsis and replacement with an alcohol‐based waterless scrub 27–29 Choose sustainable modes of transportation …”

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Sustainable dermatology—A practical guide for the Australian dermatologist

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2023

Aust J Dermatology

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Globally, healthcare systems can account for up to 10% of national CO2 emissions. There is increasing awareness of the need to act to reduce the impact on our planet by living sustainably in our personal and professional lives. Literature on sustainability can be complex, and with so many demands on our attention and time, it is challenging for the practising dermatologist to grasp where to begin. This manuscript provides a practical guide with quantifiable impacts for each action. With mindful use of resources, both profitability and the well‐being of patients and doctors can align with environmental protection.

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