071 - Sustainability Requirements in the Healthcare Industry: A NHS Spotlight
The Sustainable Healthcare PodcastShow Notes
Businesses need to factor in the cost of water when investing in water reuse since current savings are relatively low due to the cheap price of water.
In this podcast, Frederik van Deurs is joined by Simon Husum to discuss the importance of considering rising water prices and scarcity in sustainability efforts.
They also discuss the challenges faced by healthcare organizations in meeting sustainability requirements and the importance of being forward-thinking in attracting and retaining top talent.
Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need to minimize downtime, consider the rising cost and availability of water, and adopt a future-oriented mindset when making decisions about sustainability and efficiency in production processes.
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