1. www.bch.org/aboutbch/ environmentalprograms.cfm Boulder Community Hospital Kai Abelkis, Recycling Coordinator kabelkis@bch.org (303) 440-2265

2. “We at Boulder Community Hospital recognize that sustaining a healthy environment is essential to maintaining both personal and public health.”

3. 13,200,000 pounds of waste per day. According to Hospitals for a Healthy Environment. 75% to 90% of waste produced by health care providers is non-risk or general. World Health Organization

4. Boulder Community Hospital’s initial recycling program consisted of: Office Paper Newspapers Cardboard Commingled Containers

5. In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 60 tons of cardboard

6. People – the KEY to a successful Program

7. An Environmental Coordinator is the key to a successful Comprehensive Waste Reduction Program

8. Boulder Community Hospital’s Green Team

11. “We support and encourage recycling of materials used within the hospital.” -- Principles of Environmental and Recycling efforts

12. Design of a waste reduction should include: Parameters Clear understanding of the program Creation of the collection infrastructure Expansion of responsibilities Reliable service provider Education

16. Placement of Recycling Containers Mail Room Kitchen Copy Centers Admin Closets Community Space Lab

17. Desk side Containers

18. Expanded to Waiting Rooms, Employee Lounges, & Satellite Facilities

19. Reduced workload for EVS Department

20. In 2001, Boulder Community Hospital Recycled over 127 tons

21. New Employee Orientation

22. Boulder Community Hospital’s waste reduction program saves over $30,000 a year

24. Ongoing Communication Weekly Newsletter

25. Employees overwhelmingly appreciate BCH’s Environmental Impact Program

26. BCH recycles computers, televisions, and books.

27. Expanded our waste reduction program to include: Laundry X-rays Batteries Packing Peanuts Fluorescent lamps Used Medical Equipment shipped and distributed as part of our Mante, Mexico Mission

28. Expanded our waste reduction program to include: Landscaping Paperboard Tyvek Envelopes Reusable diapers in our Mom/Baby ward Distributed used furniture to BCH employees

29. Food Service waste reduction efforts Compost program Reusable dinnerware Charge extra for disposable containers

30. Food Service waste reduction efforts Recycle containers Recycle Cardboard Discount on beverage with reusable container

31. Waste Reduction Efforts

32. Currently addressing Environmental impact of product selection Eliminate third class mail

33. Construction and Demolition includes waste reduction program Cardboard Wood Metals

34. Manufacturer take-back program Kodak Tyvek Ink jets Printer Cartridges Leasing Computers and Copiers

35. Ask your supplier for products with recycled content. “We purchase products, which contain recycled materials, are recyclable or reusable, and cause the least environmental harm during manufacturing, use and disposal”