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Nice-Pak/PDI Converts Plant to Zero Landfill

ORANGEBURG, N.Y.—Wet-wipe product manufacturer Nice-Pak/PDI has transformed its Orangeburg manufacturing plant into a "zero landfill" facility. ...More
December 13, 2011
Posted in News, Business
Solar Thermal Dialysis Clinic Uses 75% Less Natural Gas

DENVER—An Indiana DaVita dialysis clinic using solar thermal technology has shown a 75 percent reduction in natural gas consumption versus comparable DaVita facilities in the region, according to a Sept. 29 news release. ...More
September 29, 2011
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
DaVita Launches Dialyzer Recycling Project

DENVER—DaVita Inc. is working with WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to launch a dialyzer recycling pilot in 106 of its dialysis clinics in Southern California. ...More
August 2, 2011
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
Los Angeles VA Receives $50M for Solar Panels

LOS ANGELES—VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) has been awarded $50 million to expand solar panels on roof top buildings and for carports in support of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. ...More
April 18, 2011
Posted in News, Business
Making Dialysis Green

Given the seeming abundance of water on Earth, it's hard to comprehend that there is actually a limited supply—only 2.5 percent of all the water on the planet is considered fresh water, the rest is salt water in the oceans and lakes. And as the human population grows, these ...More
March 17, 2011
Posted in Articles, Business, Practice Management
NxStage Dialysis Machine has Lower Carbon Footprint

LAWRENCE, Mass.—NxStage’s System One home hemodialysis machine has less than half the carbon footprint of therapy conducted with traditional in-center hemodialysis machines, according to a study in the January issue of Hemodialysis International. ...More
February 22, 2011
Posted in News, Practice Management
Reliant Renal Care Opens 'Green' Clinic in Louisiana

MEDIA, Pa.—Reliant Renal Care has opened new “green” dialysis clinic in Houma, La. ...More
December 7, 2010
Posted in News, Business
World's First 'Green' Dialysis Clinic

Between water and electricity, dialysis is a power hungry treatment; therefore, to offset the carbon-footprint, an Australian dialysis clinic has implemented a solar-powered system to help power its treatments. ...More
November 10, 2010
Posted in Blog, Practice Management
Newsweek Ranks Baxter #1 in Healthcare Green Rankings

DEERFIELD, Ill.—Newsweek magazine ranked Baxter International first in the healthcare category and 15th overall in the magazine’s second annual “Green Rankings.” ...More
October 26, 2010
Posted in News, Business
DaVita Named in Newsweek’s Inaugural Green Rankings

DENVER—DaVita Inc. announced Oct. 1 that it has been named the only kidney care services provider on the inaugural "Newsweek Green Rankings," which is list of the greenest companies in America. ...More
October 1, 2009
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management