Microplastics in Personal Care Products: Out!
Commentary on Medscape by Eugene Tan, MB ChB; Susanne Saha, Dr Med; Dennis Niebel, MD The article highlights concerns about microplastics in personal care products, which not only harm the environment but also pose potential health risks to humans. Over 500 microplastic ingredients are used in cosmetics, with polyethylene and acrylates copolymer being the most [...]
Plastics in dermatology: A review and solutions
Hazards to human and planetary health are present at every stage of the plastic life cycle, yet plastic production is projected to triple by 2060. This review focuses on three key areas: the life cycle of plastic, the impact of microplastics and their associated chemicals, along with recommendations to reduce plastic use.
Dermatological societies and their climate change and sustainability commitment through 2024
Read Dr Dennis Niebel's letter to the editor in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology here.
Issue on sustainability in dermatology
Topic issue of the AGN e.V. in the current issue of "Die Dermatologie 9-2024".
Doctors appeal against dermatological product samples
Contribution to the study by AGN and the engineering firm C. E. Schweig on greenhouse gas emissions from product samples.
Integrating sustainability into everyday medical practice
Christina Hecker explains how doctors can integrate sustainability into their everyday practice. Published on 8 July in the Ärzteblatt.
Consistently reject product samples
Article by Dr Susanne Saha on how environmentally friendly measures succeed and bring benefits. Published in Published in German Dermatology 2024; 72 (7).
Sustainability in quality management
Article by Dr Christina Hecker and Dr Susanne Saha from "Die grüne Arztpraxis - Gesundheit, Nachhaltigkeit und Mitgestaltung der ökologischen Wende".
The green medical practice - health, sustainability and helping to shape the ecological transition
The book "Die grüne Arztpraxis" by Friederike von Gierke, Gudula Keller and Nikolaus Mezger is a work for anyone interested in sustainability in the healthcare sector. It offers practical instructions for environmentally conscious behaviour in medical practices. The authors present numerous examples and concrete tips on how medical facilities can reduce their ecological footprint. Here you can download the [...]
Effects of plastics on health
Article by Dr Susanne Saha in the Diabetes Forum 5/2024