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Welcoming a New Season of Sustainable Healthcare- And Here's What's Coming Up This Autumn
After a well-deserved summer break, the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare is back and this autumn is packed with exciting developments across the network. Here’s what to look forward to:

-The 7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare
On 12 November 2025, we bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovators at Malmö Arena Hotel, Sweden to explore critical topics shaping the green transition in healthcare.

In the exhibition hall:
-Naslund Cleantech
-Norner
-Halton
-Philips
-Paxxo
-Foamglas
-FrostPharma
-Silentia

Affiliates: Region Hovedstaden, Danske Regioner, Medicon Valley Alliance, Danish Life Science Cluster
Sponsors: Philips, Paxxo, Foamglas

Do you want to become a sponsor or exhibitor? Contact us! Email:   // Phone: +46 (0) 406 06 55 80

-Upcoming events

We’re kicking off the season with a strong lineup of events, including the well-known Crash Course on Sustainable Healthcare, our informal and engaging Virtual Coffee Fridays and the World’s Greenest Hospital Live.

-Network updates
Expect updates from members across the entire NCSH network - including news from ongoing projects, introductions to new members, new collaborations, course launches and progress from various EU-funded initiatives.

-And much more!
This is just the beginning - we have plenty more in the pipeline for the coming months. Stay tuned!

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We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new category on the World’s Greenest Hospital platform, The Green Kidney Clinic

This category includes three newly published solutions from B. Braun, Fresenius Medical Care, and KitNewCare. Each solution brings unique value to our shared vision of a more sustainable and environmentally responsible healthcare system. Explore the latest additions and see how these solutions contribute to greener hospitals worldwide.

KitNewCare Solution

B.Braun Solution

Fresenius Medical Care Solution

The Worlds Greenest Hospital, Grønnköpingkið is a place for inspiration and information about these workable solutions. The goal is to boost the sustainability performance of different healthcare facilities, while offering suggestions for hospital improvement. All its products and services are already installed at Nordic hospitals and healthcare facilities, on the market and ready-to-be-used today.

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Worlds Greenest Hospital LIVE Event

What an amazing spring it has been! We’ve welcomed many new members, shared inspiring updates from across the network and celebrated a full decade of growth with NCSH.

Now, it’s time for a short summer break. We’ll be out of office from July 1st to August 1st. During this time, our team will be recharging to come back refreshed and ready to continue the journey with you!

If you need to get in touch, feel free to email us and we’ll respond as soon as we return.

In the meantime, explore our website for inspiring content - including the 7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare page, upcoming activities, our YouTube channel, the World’s Greenest Hospital and much more! 

Have a lovely summer break!

// The NCSH Team

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"WHITEWEAR is a Danish company specializing in textile products for the healthcare sector. We supply both garments – such as patient wear and staff uniforms – and flat linen, including sheets, towels, washcloths and microfiber products. We serve hospital laundries across the Nordics.

What defines WHITEWEAR is not just what we deliver, but how we work: through years of experience, continuous development, and close collaboration we make it easy for our customers to get exactly the textile products they need – reliably, efficiently, and with full transparency.

While we don’t claim to revolutionize textiles, we are deeply committed to taking responsibility for our actions. Nearly half of our team is dedicated to ESG – with two full-time and one part-time employee working solely on environmental and social impact. For a team of seven, that’s not a side project,  but an elemental part of how we think and operate.

We actively engage in innovation projects to reduce climate impact, minimize waste, and develop new models for textile recycling and hospital loss prevention. As a fully outsourced company, we collaborate closely with laundries, manufacturers, and partners across the value chain to create solutions that are viable, scalable, and ready to implement – not just nice ideas.

We want to be part of shaping the future of sustainable healthcare textiles – not just follow where the industry goes.

WHITEWEAR is a dynamic and growing team. A generational transition is underway, bringing fresh energy and new perspectives.

We take our work seriously – but never ourselves. A good dose of humor, personality, and pragmatism is part of our DNA.

We’re proud to join the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare and look forward to contributing with both knowledge and curiosity."

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We’re thrilled to share some exciting news and it’s all about creativity, collaboration and well-deserved recognition

The talented Videographer and Content Creator: Volodymyr Iuschenko, who created the beautiful video for our 6th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare last year, has just been awarded the Prize in the “Independent Project” category for that very film!

As if that wasn’t impressive enough, the video was also screened four times in one evening, after making the shortlist in several categories. It’s an incredible achievement and we are beyond proud that our conference and the vital work of sustainable healthcare - was spotlighted on such a visible and inspiring stage.

We at NCSH feel honored to have supported and collaborated on this project. Watching the conference come alive through Volodymyr’s lens was a moving experience and the final product captured not only the content of the event, but its energy and spirit.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Volodymyr for this well-earned recognition. Thank you for putting your heart into this work and for helping shine a light on sustainable healthcare in such a powerful way.

This video was recorded during the 6th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare, 15th of October, 2024. 
Videographer and content creator: Volodymyr Iuschenko

Join Us for the 7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare - Now Part of a Full Healthcare Sustainability Week!

The 7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare is more than just a single-day event it's the cornerstone of an entire week dedicated to sustainable transformation in the healthcare sector. On 12 November 2025, we bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers and innovators at Malmö Arena Hotel, Sweden to explore critical topics shaping the green transition in healthcare. 

7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare

Leap for Life is Halland’s arena for health innovation. As part of Halmstad University, we bring together stakeholders from industry, the public sector, academia and civil society to collaboratively develop solutions that improve healthcare – locally, nationally and internationally.

Since 2009, Leap for Life has had a clear ambition: to enable innovations that make a real difference for people and society. With a deep understanding of the needs of healthcare and social care services, access to test environments, and a strong network of end users, we provide innovators, entrepreneurs and companies with the guidance they need to take the next step. We call it A good leap.

Leap for Life focuses on three core areas:

Innovation Support and Guidance
Leap for Life helps innovators and companies in the health tech sector to develop products and services that healthcare and care providers both want and need. We offer strategic advice, expert evaluations, and direct access to users and decision-makers.

Test Environments and User-centred Development
Through real-life testbeds and close collaboration with care organisations, we enable companies to validate their solutions in authentic settings. We support the entire process – from idea to market introduction.

Knowledge and Competence Platform
With strong academic expertise in health data, AI and information-driven care, Leap for Life bridges research and practice. We lead projects and innovation processes that promote sustainable and person-centred healthcare development.

Leap for Life is committed to understanding user needs and driven to develop solutions that truly make a difference. Through our collaborative model, methodical approach and close access to users, we help companies take the next step towards the future of health innovation.

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Today, we had the great pleasure of hosting representatives from 10 leading Austrian hospitals along with Björn Almér from SkåneCare for an inspiring day of exchange and exploration.

As part of their visit, we shared the story of who we are, introduced some of our key projects, the worlds greenest hospital and highlighted our commitment to making the healthcare more sustainable.

Throughout the day, we engaged in meaningful discussions about clinical practices, organizational development and opportunities for international collaboration. The exchange of ideas was not only valuable but energizing, as we discovered many shared goals and ambitions.

Björn Almér’s experience and insights added a strategic dimension to the visit, especially in exploring models for collaboration across regions and borders.

We’re truly excited about the potential for continued partnership and future joint initiatives. A warm thank you to our Austrian guests and to SkåneCare for your interest, time and enthusiasm. We look forward to what’s ahead - together shaping a more sustainable and patient-focused future in healthcare.

Founded as a research company in 1984, Bioglan turned into a contract development and manufacturing company during the 1990´s and the beginning of the 21st century.

Bioglan is a pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetic products and food supplement. Bioglan AB has 100 employees and is part of Reig Jofré Group, Barcelona/Spain.

The production of our own brands together with contract manufacturing constitute the core business of Bioglan.Reig Jofre has more than 1,100 employees, 4 development and production centres in Europe (2 in Toledo, 1 in Barcelona and 1 in Sweden), subsidiaries in 8 countries (Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Sweden, United Kingdom, Poland, and Singapore) and 155 business partners in more than 70 countries.

Bioglan´s products which are manufactured by Bioglan or Reig Jofre, are divided into three different business areas:

Pharmaceutical Technologies specialized in the development and manufacture of sterile and lyophilized injectable pharmaceutical products, as well as antibiotics derived from penicillin.
Specialty Pharmacare focused on the research, development, manufacture and commercialization of specialties in the areas of dermatology mainly.
Consumer Healthcare with chemical products and other OTC products in dental health.

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We are thrilled to announce that the Conference Webpage for the 7th Nordic Conference on Sustainable Healthcare and the expanded Healthcare Week is now live with exciting new updates!

What’s New?

We have added fresh details to help you plan your participation:

-Speaker Announcements: Discover the speakers joining us this year.
-Agenda Highlights: Explore the main conference sessions happening on 12 November 2025 at Malmö Arena Hotel, Sweden, as well as the special tracks dedicated to sustainable healthcare.
-Healthcare Week Expansion: This year, we are going bigger and better! Side events will take place before and after the main conference day, extending the opportunity for deeper learning and collaboration.

Registration Information: Learn more about how to register for the main event and how to book accommodation.

Why Visit the Page?

Get ahead of the curve and be part of the sustainable transformation in healthcare. With expanded sessions and new speakers, this is your opportunity to connect, learn and lead in green healthcare solutions.

Stay tuned as we continue to share more updates in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference page

The Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare (NCSH), in collaboration with Skåne Care, is proud to launch a new online course now available on FutureLearn: Sustainable Healthcare - Building Greener Clinical Practices

Healthcare has a significant environmental footprint, but it also has the power to lead change. This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability into clinical practice without compromising quality of care.

What you'll learn:
The environmental impact of the healthcare sector
How to identify carbon hotspots in clinical pathways
Strategies to reduce emissions in daily healthcare delivery
How to align clinical decision-making with sustainability goals
Real-world Nordic case studies and practical solutions

Who is it for?
This course is ideal for:
Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, health staff)
Administrators and sustainability leads
Anyone committed to greener healthcare systems

Developed by Evelien Fiselier, Diego Angelino and Daniel Eriksson at the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare and SkåneCare.

Available now on FutureLearn