EPP Issues & Resources
Consorta is a leader among GPOs participating in the national
movement for environmental sustainability in health care. Consorta
also participates in environmental initiatives being led by H2E
(Hospitals for a Healthy Environment), HCWH (Health Care Without
Harm), the ANA (American Nurses Association), the AHA (American
Hospital Association), and other environmental interest groups.
In support of the vision of these and organizations – health
systems that embrace safer building products, clean air, energy and
water efficiency, safe working practices, and a commitment to public
health demonstrated through waste volume and toxicity reduction we
offer education, tools and information about best environmental
practices and environmentally preferable products in the following
areas.
Chemicals & PBTs
Electronics
Healthy Food
Green Building
Laboratory Chemicals
Mercury
Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals