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bch/aboutbch/ environmentalprograms.cfm

Boulder Community Hospital Kai Abelkis, Recycling Coordinator kabelkis@bch.org (303) 440-2265. www.bch.org/aboutbch/ environmentalprograms.cfm. “We at Boulder Community Hospital recognize that sustaining a healthy environment is essential to maintaining both personal and public health.”.

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  1. Boulder Community Hospital Kai Abelkis, Recycling Coordinator kabelkis@bch.org (303) 440-2265 www.bch.org/aboutbch/environmentalprograms.cfm

  2. “We at Boulder Community Hospital recognize that sustaining a healthy environment is essential to maintaining both personal and public health.”

  3. 13,200,000 pounds of waste per day. According to Hospitals for a Healthy Environment.75% to 90% of waste produced by health care providers is non-risk or general.World Health Organization

  4. Boulder Community Hospital’s initial recycling program consisted of: • Office Paper • Newspapers • Cardboard • Commingled Containers

  5. In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 60 tons of cardboard

  6. People – the KEY to a successful Program

  7. An Environmental Coordinator is the key to a successful Comprehensive Waste Reduction Program

  8. Boulder Community Hospital’s Green Team

  9. “We support and encourage recycling of materials used within the hospital.” -- Principles of Environmental and Recycling efforts

  10. Design of a waste reduction should include: • Parameters • Clear understanding of the program • Creation of the collection infrastructure • Expansion of responsibilities • Reliable service provider • Education

  11. Placement of Recycling Containers • Mail Room • Kitchen • Copy Centers • Admin Closets • Community Space • Lab

  12. Desk side Containers

  13. Expanded to Waiting Rooms, Employee Lounges, & Satellite Facilities

  14. Reduced workload for EVS Department

  15. In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 127 tons

  16. New Employee Orientation

  17. Boulder Community Hospital’s waste reduction program saves over $30,000 a year

  18. Ongoing Communication Weekly Newsletter

  19. Employees overwhelmingly appreciate BCH’s Environmental Impact Program

  20. BCH recycles computers, televisions, and books.

  21. Expanded our waste reduction program to include: • Laundry • X-rays • Batteries • Packing Peanuts • Fluorescent lamps • Used Medical Equipment shipped and distributed as part of our Mante, Mexico Mission

  22. Expanded our waste reduction program to include: • Landscaping • Paperboard • Tyvek Envelopes • Reusable diapers in our Mom/Baby ward • Distributed used furniture to BCH employees

  23. Food Service waste reduction efforts • Compost program • Reusable dinnerware • Charge extra for disposable containers

  24. Food Service waste reduction efforts • Recycle containers • Recycle Cardboard • Discount on beverage with reusable container

  25. Waste Reduction Efforts

  26. Currently addressing • Environmental impact of product selection • Eliminate third class mail

  27. Construction and Demolition includes waste reduction program Wood Cardboard Metals

  28. Manufacturer take-back program • Kodak • Tyvek • Ink jets • Printer Cartridges • Leasing Computers and Copiers

  29. Ask your supplier for products with recycled content. • “We purchase products, which contain recycled materials, are recyclable or reusable, and cause the least environmental harm during manufacturing, use and disposal”

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