Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, Pa. this week received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Partner for Change award

The hospital's "environmental champions," about 25 employees who are making day-to-day changes to reduce the hospital's environmental footprint were also recognized.

The hospital has eliminated mercury; cut its red-bag waste significantly; increased recycling; started food composting throughout the health system; and is exploring reduction or elimination of PVC and DEHP plastic.

For more information on the H2E Partners for Change webpage.

6/8/2007