In this episode, Dr. Evangelia Dimitrakopoulou discusses the importance of sustainability in operating rooms (ORs) and how healthcare professionals can contribute to a greener future. With ORs being a major source of hospital energy use and waste, she highlights practical strategies like reducing single-use plastics, optimizing energy consumption, and integrating innovative technologies.
Dr. Dimitrakopoulou emphasizes that environmental health is deeply connected to patient well-being and calls on healthcare providers to lead efforts in sustainability. By adopting greener practices, the OR can become a model for protecting both current and future generations while maintaining excellence in care.
