Erasmus MC Duurzame Dagen (Sustainability Days)
On November 10 and 11, the Duurzame Dagen are taking place as part of the Koers28 programme. Koers28 is the five-year strategy for the period 2024–2028 of the Erasmus MC, with the aim is to transform healthcare into something more accessible, sustainable, and balanced. During the two days, ESCH-R PI Nicole Hunfeld and ESCH-R PhD Jasper Klasen are presenting! The leading language of this event will be Dutch, with some sessions held in English.
Green Team Sophia Sustainability Fair
On Thursday November 13, The Erasmus MC Green Team Sophia is hosting a fun and inspiring sustainability fair in the central hall of Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital. From 10:00 to 16:00, there will be plenty of activities for children, parents, visitors, and staff.
The event consists of multiple program segments that sometimes take place simultaneously. You can register for each segment separately via the registration form. See the program overview below:
Programme Monday 10 November
| 🕐 | MORNING SESSIONS |
| 09.30 – 10.30 | Segment 1 – Central Breakfast – Green Teams Time to network! Location: Sp-2407 |
| 10.30 – 11.30 | Segment 2 – ESCH-R: Creating circular hospitals together A session by Dr. Nicole Hunfeld (ESCH-R Principal Investigator): “Discover how we help hospitals take the step towards circular medical consumables and reduce their ecological footprint.” Location: Sp-2407 |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Segment 3 – Bladder Cancer Care Pathway: An Analysis A presentation by Vera Rutten, PhD student Department, Urology: “How can we reduce the environmental impact of treatments?” Location: Sp-2407 |
| 🕐 | LUNCH BREAK SESSIONS |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Segment 4 – Lunch walk! – with Kevin Kap Learn more about the new patient nutrition concept: food & drinks Location: reception central hall, maximum of 10 persons |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Segment 5 – Lunch walk! – with Hans – Peter Schilte Learn more about ‘Koers28 Programma Duurzaamheid’ Location: reception central hall, maximum of 10 persons |
| 11.45 – 13.00 | Segment 6 – Lunchsession Hazardous Substances Learn about sustainable alternatives to hazardous substances This session will be held in English! Location: OWR-39 |
| 🕐 | AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
| 14.00 – 15.00 | Segment 7 – Explanation of the new procurement policy A session by René Dullaart, Manager Procurement Erasmus MC Location: Sp-2407 |
Programme Tuesday 11 November
| 🕐 | MORNING SESSIONS |
| 09.30 – 10.30 | Segment 8 – The environmental impact of AI A session by Michiel van Etten, Data consultant at Idol: “What does AI have to do with the climate? More than you think!” Location: SP-2407 |
| 11.00 – 12.00 | Segment 9 – Planetary Health in education A session by Dr. Floor Haalboom, Assistant Professor Veterinary Medicine: “Planetary Health is about human health and the well-being of our planet, and how they are interconnected.” Location: SP-2407 |
| 🕐 | LUNCH BREAK SESSIONS |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Segment 10 – Lunch walk! – with Kevin Kap Learn more about the new patient nutrition concept: food & drinks Location: reception central hall, maximum of 10 persons |
| 12.00 – 12.30 | Segment 11 – Lunch walk! – with Hans – Peter Schilte Learn more about ‘Koers28 Programma Duurzaamheid’ Location: reception central hall, maximum of 10 persons |
| 🕐 | AFTERNOON SESSIONS |
| 13.30 – 14.00 | Segment 12: Demo Green Teams Community A session by Caroline Poot, Program Coordinator for Sustainability: “Learn about our internal Green Team Community demo: the emerging hub where colleagues share sustainable ideas and collaborate to create impact.” Location: Sp-2407 |
| 15.00 – 16.00 | Segment 13: Making healthcare sustainable together An update by Nicole Hunfeld, ESCH-R Principal Investigator on the current status of this Citrien Fund implementation program and the green guide featuring sustainability interventions for nursing wards and medications. Location: Sp-2407 |
| 17.30 – 19.30 | MOVIE NIGHT A documentary of Annemieke Ruggenberg: Op Adem. Language: Dutch Location: Collegezaal 2 |
