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Podcast: Tech Talks
Episode: Scrubbing In for Sustainability: Why Hospitals Must Clean Up Their Act
Description: When you think of major sources of pollution, hospitals probably don't come to mind. But the shocking truth is that the healthcare industry has an enormous environmental footprint, contributing around 4.8% of global CO2 emissions, more than the airline and shipping sectors combined!
On today’s ‘Tech Talks’, we dive into the reasons behind healthcare's oversized carbon footprint with Dr. Atul Gupta, Chief Medical Officer Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips. From disposable waste like syringes and tubing, to energy-guzzling equipment like MRI machines and operating rooms, hospitals are major polluters that can't be ignored.
Dr. Gupta shares insights from Philips' partnership with a...