Browse for ideas from past projects.
We need climate action at pace and scaling existing projects is a time-efficient way to drive change.
- If a change has worked well elsewhere, could you bring it to your local service?
- Do you have an idea to improve upon the prior work of other teams?
Use the resources below to browse previous projects from the RCOG and elsewhere.
- Green Maternity Report | RCOG
A practical guide to cutting carbon and cost in maternity, while improving experience and outcomes. - Green Surgery | UKHACC
A detailed account of how to reduce the impact of surgical care. - Resource library | CSH
A large collection of sustainable healthcare resources. Use filters to narrow down results. - Green Maternity Challenge | RCOG
Case reports from the green maternity challenge. - Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist | RCSEd
Use at the start of a surgical list or in your departmental meetings to track progress. - QI Projects | GHASP
Cheat sheets for proven projects e.g. reusable theatre hats, gloves off.
Spotlight on hyperemesis care
Watch this video from Norfolk and Norwich NHS’ green maternity challenge team presented at the CSH’s virtual showcase. Supporting pregnant women and people with hyperemesis to get the care they need at home safely and conveniently has slashed hospital emissions and improved the overall experience.
Do you have a project to share?
We want to know! Let other teams learn from your work and shape the future of the RCOG’s work in this area. Upload your project using to the CSH’s resource library using the templates below.