REVIEWED P2 OPTIONS
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Reviewed Hospitals - Purchasing OptionsFollowing are a list of options that have been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. These options have worked at other facilities and may work at yours. |
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Work with suppliers | ||
Call upon vendors and group purchasing organization (GPO) to identify and develop alternatives for harmful and/or wasteful products and materials. | ||
Wasteful Packaging | ||
Work with suppliers to minimize wasteful packaging. | ||
reusable shipping | ||
Receive supplies in reusable shipping containers. | ||
(PVC) and DEHP | ||
Evaluate alternatives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and DEHP-containing products. | ||
Centralized System | ||
Central system in place for tracking and quantifying the amount of chemicals purchased, dispensed, and disposed of. | ||
Linen Purchase | ||
Work with your linen provider to upgrade equipment to lower water and energy usage. |
