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Grønnköpingkið University Hospital

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Singapore General Hospital

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Singapore General Hospital ( SGH ) is dedicated to innovative translational and clinical research . The hospital has a vision to be the first net-zero carbon emission healthcare campus in Asia . The Singapore General Hospital has started with the Green Corridor , which has organised green initiatives , such as recycling and up-cycling bins .
“ Individually , the changes we make may be quite small ,” said Wendy Phng , Senior Operations Executive . “ But I have been trying to persuade everyone to do their bit .”
Grønnköpingkið ( pronounced ‘ Gron-sherpinky ’) is a digital hospital which showcases sustainable healthcare solutions , from Nordic countries . These include raw materials to ensure compliance with the European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ) and glass wool in its acoustic absorbers made from recycled glass .
In 2025 , the Grønnköpingkið University Hospital will open , offering ‘ the greenest solutions available for healthcare ’, many of which are already in use at Nordic hospitals , in categories such as Energy Solutions , Waste Solutions , Architecture & Construction , Innovation Arena and Indoor Climate , all of which aim for energy efficiency , waste reduction and sustainable procurement . healthcare-digital . com 29