Reducing scope 3 carbon emissions in gastrointestinal endoscopy: results of the prospective study of the 'Green Endoscopy Project Würzburg

Conclusion
Use of fewer instruments per procedure, recycling packaging material and switching to alternative products can reduce carbon emissions without impairing the endoscopic workflow.

Source: Gut - February 23, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Henniger, D., Lux, T., Windsheimer, M., Brand, M., Weich, A., Kudlich, T., Schöttker, K., Hann, A., Meining, A. Tags: Open access, Gut Endoscopy Source Type: research