Diversion & Waste Reduction in Veterinary Facilities

Original Air Date: Thursday August 22, 2024 @ 1:00pm ET

Description:

Similar to human healthcare, veterinary care facilities generate large amounts of waste. From surgical gloves to animal bedding to single-use sharps and syringes, veterinary operations present many opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This webinar featured two presentations, a high-level review of how to set up a waste reduction program and measure impact, as well as a case study presentation from a Californian veterinary specialty and emergency care hospital describing their steps to reduce and divert waste.

Moderated by:

ALEC COOLEY, Senior Advisor @ Busch Systems

Author:

Speaker Panel

DR. DICCON WESTWORTH, BVSC,DACVIM/ NEUROLOGY

Veterinary Neurologist @ VCA Animal Care Center of Sonoma County; Veterinary Sustainability Alliance, Board of Directors

JULIE KRODEL

Sustainable Waste Advisor @ ENGIE Impact

ALEC COOLEY, MODERATOR

Senior Advisor @ Busch Systems

Downloads and Resources

View/Download the Webinar Slidedeck

CLICK HERE to view/download a PDF version of the presentation slides from all presenters used in the live webinar.

Webinar Resources (Additional Resources Also Available Via the Slide deck)

Click here for a sustainable veterinary procurement guide published by Colorado State University.

Click here for a blog reviewing the life cycle benefits of reusable surgical gowns.

Click here for a UCLA Medical Center case study about conversion to reusable surgical gowns.

Click here for the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

Click here for VetSustain, a UK-based NGO with case studies on sustainable veterinary practices.

Click here for the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance.