Green Fact 1
Our “Green Team” facilitates the protection of the environment by setting benchmark goals for progress in reducing, reusing and recycling for Sacred Heart Hospital and its campus. We have dedicated 10% of our $2-million food budget to the purchase of locally grown and reduced fresh food for patients, cafeteria patrons and Meals on Wheel. This commitment supports local farms and conserves energy by reducing fuel necessary for transporting food supplies from greater distances.
Green Fact 2
We’ve enabled other organizations to follow our “buy local” lead by helping to create and launch a local Producers & Buyers Co-op.
Green Fact 3
Each year we donate more than 8,000 pounds of leftover food to the St. Francis Food Pantry. (link to St. Francis Food Pantry site)
Green Fact 4
Since 2008, more than 12 tons of scrap produce has been donated to a local ranch for animal food.
Green Fact 5
The design, creation and maintenance of protected green space is a priority at Sacred Heart, including a Healing Garden and rooftop gardens for the enjoyment of patients, their loved ones and our staff.
Green Fact 6
We have been a mercury-free hospital since 2002. We are also utilizing new products to minimize biohazardous waste.
Green Fact 7
The Hospital Sisters’ Mission Outreach has distributed more than 8,400 pieces of medical equipment to needy hospitals and clinics in Mongolia, Ukraine and Haiti.
