But how green is it actually? Calculating the environmental footprint of kidney care environmental optimizations within haemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Environmental optimizations in kidney care have been analysed as part of the European Union co-funded KitNewCare project.

Methods

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using Ecoinvent database and OpenLCA software quantified optimizing resource use (e.g. dialysis machines, reducing flow rates, incremental dialysis), energy-saving measures (e.g. solar energy, efficient lighting) and travel reduction (e.g. home dialysis, telemedicine). Efforts in waste management involve transitioning clinical waste to domestic waste streams, recycling and pyrolysis. Water-saving practices include reclaiming water for non-potable uses and efficient treatment systems.

Results

LCA quantified these interventions, revealing significant environmental particularly in reducing travel and res

SUBMITTER: Duane B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477476 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature