Green teams drive sustainability: a European Rare Kidney Disease Reference Network Survey on dialysis environmental practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

the environmental impact of healthcare is a growing concern, and nephrology, particularly dialysis, is a resource-intensive field. Dialysis involves high energy use, water consumption, significant waste generation, and transport-associated emissions. However, the extent to which "green" dialysis practices have been implemented remains largely unexplored.

Methods

A comprehensive survey assessing the adoption of sustainable practices in dialysis covering water, energy, waste, transport and procurement policies was distributed through the European Rare Kidney Disease Reference Network (November 2024 to January 2025). The questionnaire covered key sustainability domains, including water and energy management, waste reduction, transport, and procurement policies. A "Gr

SUBMITTER: De Simone E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541384 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature