Launched in 2021 by ARS Île-de-France and AP-HP, the ecomaternity project has developed best practices in pilot establishments, culminating in the production of an ecomaternity charter.

The Vitrolles maternity hospital: towards eco-responsible environmental health
With fewer than 1,000 deliveries a year, this Level 1 maternity unit stands out for its commitment to environmental health and social responsibility.

Groupe Iris Santé introduces bio-cleaning in its three facilities
By replacing detergents and disinfectants with mechanical cleaning using microfibres and water, the initiative improves employees' quality of life while enhancing the quality of bio-cleaning.

ARS Bretagne and environmental health: a partnership for the future
ARS Bretagne works closely with the perinatal network to raise awareness of environmental health among families and train health professionals.

An innovative project for eco-responsible prescribing
The PEPA (Prescription Écoresponsable des Produits Anticoagulants) project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of anticoagulants.

The Belharra Clinic in Bayonne: a strong commitment to CSR
The Clinique Belharra, located in Bayonne, is a level 1 healthcare facility, performing around 1,300 deliveries a year. It is committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Patrick Ferrandis, the clinic's quality manager and CSR referent, gives us the lowdown.

Eco-responsible reconstruction of Monaco hospital
The Principality of Monaco is rebuilding its hospital, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (CHPG). Engineer Laurent Kessedjan is at the helm of this colossal project, which incorporates eco-responsible principles right from the design stage.

HADAN, responsible HAH!
In 2021, HADAN will be reducing waste in the patient's home and reusing medical devices - a win-win situation economically, ecologically and socially.

At Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital maternity hospital, single use is not systematic
The facility has decided to switch to reusable medical devices for vaginal delivery packs. It took the team a year to implement the project, following a comparative study based on three pillars: economic, environmental and social.

Toulon Civil Hospital: putting an end to disposables
The Civil Hospital in Toulon (83), like the Military Hospital, is deeply committed to sustainable development. "We're at the beginning of the process, but the current context of growing awareness of environmental issues is working in our favor.

Disinfection: getting rid of chemicals
Dr Meunier, Chief Hygienist at CH Haguenau, and his team demonstrate the microbicidal effectiveness of UV-C rays for disinfecting equipment, rooms, etc.

At CH Métropole Savoie, desflurane gas is a thing of the past
The OR teams - doctors and nurses - have done it: desflurane, the most polluting anesthetic gas, has been permanently removed from the hospital's 21 ORs. Three ...
Eco-designing daily hygiene and comfort care for stroke patients
In 2019, the Centre Hospitalier Paul Coste Floret in Lamalou-les-Bains (34) launched a care eco-design project. "This innovative project is part of a global approach within our hospital....
1400 first days for baby
The first days of a child's life are crucial. From conception to the child's second birthday, organisms are particularly sensitive to external factors such as endocrine disruptors and other chemical hazards.

PBT index and drug residues
The PBT index measures the environmental hazardousness of these drug residues. The Simone Veil Hospital in Cannes (06) began work on this index at the end of 2014.