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Sustainability Practices
Human health is interconnected with the health of our planet. To truly promote the health of our students, we must promote practices that mitigate climate change and environmental degradation. Our mission is to implement sustainable practices within the SHCS that support the and promote human and planetary health.
The SHCS Sustainability Committee meets monthly to implement sustainability guidelines and initiatives that support our mission.
Food and Agriculture
SHCS recognizes that , and is a major driver .
- SHCS encourages the practice of
- SHCS prioritizes plant-based food purchases for meetings and events
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Research
Edutainment
Plant-based Eating
Plastics and Microplastics
SHCS recognizes that single-use plastics lead to waste, environmental degradation, and adverse health effects.
- SHCS encourages and prioritizes the purchase and use of items that are reusable and reduce waste (e.g., reusable ice packs, reusable giveaways)
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Water
SHCS recognizes that water is a precious resource, especially here in California.
- SHCS employs water-saving practices (e.g., washing medical items in large batches, using cold water)
Waste
SHCS recognizes that waste contributes to climate change and environmental degradation.
- SHCS employs the following waste reduction practices:
- Repurposing expired medical supplies
- Donating excess medical supplies
- Reducing medical waste (e.g., using reusable ice packs)
- Recycling expired medications
- Prioritizing paperless transactions (e.g., scanning hard copies into charts, electronic forms, email fax)
- Recycling batteries