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Island Health's new gowns save on costs and carbon

  • Island Health has launched a reusable gowns program to reduce waste and support sustainable practices, protecting staff and patients.
  • The reusable gowns, equipped with RFID tags, are expected to be washed and reused up to 100 times before being recycled.
  • The program aims to convert at least 75 percent of 850,000 annual disposable gowns into reusable ones, saving $2 million and eliminating 77,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The initiative involves collaboration with Victoria Regional Laundry and other teams.
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Island Health's new gowns save on costs and carbon

The reusable gowns program could save island health up to $2 million and 77,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions

·Port Hardy, Canada
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North Island Gazette broke the news in Port Hardy, Canada on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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