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Carbon footprint of hospital laundry: a life-cycle assessment.

Joseph B JohnMichael CollinsKieran O'FlynnTim BriggsWilliam K GrayJohn McGrath
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
The laundry unit has a large carbon footprint, however the per-item GHG emissions are modest and significantly lower than using single-use alternatives. Future electrification of boilers and optimal delivery vehicle loading can reduce the GHG emissions per laundry item.
Keyphrases
  • life cycle
  • psychometric properties
  • healthcare
  • current status
  • acute care
  • risk assessment
  • municipal solid waste
  • heavy metals
  • clinical evaluation
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