Sustainable healthcare – Time for ‘Green Podiatry’

Table 2 Green Podiatry actions require variable effort, and involve a range of cost: benefits

Effort estimates	Action examples
Easy, immediate	e-comms, e-records (data security!), reusable shopping bags, buy local, less packaging, turn off lights, adjust temperature settings re heat/cooling
Some organisation	LED lighting, avoid packaging as much as possible, and set up recycling eg paper /plastics/ foils; use e-waste and recycling depots
More commitment	Public transport/walk/ride a bicycle as possible (even 1–2 days/week to work – with a friend/colleague?), switch to renewable energy (add solar panels – work/home), car share commutes
Bigger issues	Limit air travel, esp. long haul overseas
	Plan for an e-car
	Purchase power (eg buy local)
	Contact your MP, think about your vote

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