Sustainability at Thieme

This document outlines the official position of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA).

Waste management is an essential component of ecological sustainability. The healthcare sector generates approximately 5 million tons of waste annually, contributing about 5% of national CO2 emissions.

This policy report evaluates algae technology as a pathway to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), emphasizing scalable and sustainable solutions.

A case study shows that a single septorhinoplasty can generate 192 kg CO₂e, with disposable materials as the main contributor. The procedure also produces significant amounts of microplastics.

This Position Statement from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) reviews the literature pertaining to environmental impacts in gastrointestinal endoscopy and presents a framework to improve the reporting of these environmental sustainability studies with regard to clarity, transparency, and quality.

The new journal "Sustainability & Circularity NOW" is the first open access publication with a multidisciplinary focus on sustainability and circularity in chemistry and beyond.

How are global warming, the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising prevalence of obesity connected and what are measures to reduce obesity rates? Read more in this open access article.

This work presents a case study to remove potentially present contaminants from human urine using activated carbon adsorbents to adhere to Dutch fertilizer legislation.

The video reports a technique to remove traction using the knife during an endoscopic ubmucosal dissection (ESD), which contributes to reduce waste and lessen the environmental impact.

The open access article assesses the knowledge and attitude toward the practice of circular economy in conjunction with biomedical waste management among dental practitioners and technicians in Belagavi, India.

Dental professionals being an important pillar in the healthcare workforce are integral to the promotion of sustainable dentistry, a practice that actively addresses the intersection of healthcare and climate change.

This original article focuses on assessing the efficacy of dried anchovy powder as a dietary supplement, examining its bioavailability and impact on growth and nutritional status.

The environmental impact of endoscopy, including small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE), is a topic of growing attention and concern. This study aimed to evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions generated by an SBCE procedure.