What is your bold solution to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare system?
Despite its mission to improve human health, the healthcare industry contributes to environmental harm, adversely affecting our patients and communities. Indeed, in the United States, 8.5% of greenhouse gas emissions are generated by our medical system, and the industry is the second leading contributor to landfill waste. We are seeking creative and bold solutions to reduce this harmful impact and accelerate the healthcare sustainability movement.
The Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences, Office of Multidisciplinary Innovations in the Health Sciences, Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation are introducing the Sustainability in Healthcare Challenge as the University of Pittsburgh’s first funding opportunity to advance sustainability in healthcare. We invite you to submit proposals that align with our commitment to promoting environmental, economic, and social sustainability in healthcare.