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SUSTAINABLE HEALTH CARE means delivering health care to meet today’s needs without
compromising the health needs of future generations
As a health system, Advocate Health Care is committed to serving the health needs of individuals, families and communities. We recognize the inextricable link between a healthy ecosystem and human health. It is natural for us to strive to deliver health care that meets today’s needs without compromising the health needs of future generations. Through the commitment of a growing coalition of leaders, physicians and associates, Advocate is proud to be spearheading efforts to mitigate environmental harm and contribute to the well being and health of the communities we are privileged to serve. In 2011, Advocate demonstrated progress in its efforts to be ‘true stewards of the environment’ in many ways.
2011 Sustainable Operations Results:
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11 percent cumulative reduction in energy consumption since 2008
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24 percent reduction in medical waste volume
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95 percent of major construction and demolition debris recycled
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27 percent of paper, glass, plastic and cans recycled
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26 percent increase in medical device reprocessing and waste
2012 Goals
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Reduce energy consumption by 2 percent (over the 2011 baseline) in support of a multi-year goal to reduce energy by 20 percent by 2015.
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Recycle at least 30 percent of paper, glass, plastic and aluminum waste
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Reduce total solid waste from landfill by 1,000,000 pounds over the 2011 baseline
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Reduce medical waste across the system to 1.7 pounds per adjusted patient day
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Reduce paper consumption by 5 percent over the 2011 baseline
Environmental Stewardship Awards
Advocate Health Care recently honored 20 associates and physicians with the second annual Environmental Stewardship Awards. These individuals were recognized at a special event on America Recycles Day for being true stewards of our environment. Please take a moment to view a video featuring some of these "green leaders."
What We're Doing
You can learn more about Advocate's commitment to conservation and sustainability by reading the most recent Environmental Stewardship Report. Here are a few highlights.
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