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September 24, 2020
The American Reusable Textile Association, or ARTA, recently published a life cycle assessment of isolation gowns. We share their findings with permission.
DOWNLOAD: Reusable Isolation Gowns Environmental Footprint Infographic
Isolation gown life cycle results continue the conclusions from six other reusable/disposable gown/coverall studies that show reusables provide a significant improvement when compared to disposables in energy, environmental footprint, blue water, and energy associated emissions. Blue water represents water that is used and not returned to the source, and thus represents depletion of a fresh water source.
Isolation gowns were studied thoroughly from material extraction from the earth, to the manufacture of the gown product, to use/laundry/reuse, to final end-of-life. This scope and the results emphasize transparent, science-based life cycle analysis.
The life cycle results are easily tailored to individual companies with similar products. They can expand on this report for their own specific products that might have differences and thus save money on any new life cycle.
The ARTA-IAHTM Isolation Gown LCA was funded by the ARTA Life Cycle Assessment Committee. Read the complete study in the August 2018 issue of the American Journal of Infection Control.
Surgical gown life cycle results continue the conclusions from six other reusable/disposable gown/coverall studies that show reusables provide a significant improvement in energy, environmental footprint, blue water, and energy associated emissions.
A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Care Quality aims to support clinicians’ knowledge to include environmental sustainability in decisions regarding patient care and reusable versus disposable incontinence underpads. A life cycle analysis was conducted, including soiling, reusable cycles before removal, supply chains, laundry use, and end-of-life environmental impact.
Effective incontinence care prioritizes dignity while minimizing the exposure of a patient’s skin to moisture. But, how do you know which underpad option is best for your patients? What are the differences between a reusable and a disposable underpad? Read our latest blog to learn more.
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