Dialysis care has a large environmental impact including water consumption (>450 billion liters annually), energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and massive generation of waste including plastics like dialyzers and bloodlines.
The Sustainability Committee will define ASN’s focus on sustainable nephrology practice and build on both national and international partnerships. For example, ASN has representatives on:
The International Society of Nephrology’s (ISN) Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (Green-K) Steering Committee, whose mission is sustainable kidney care for a healthy planet and healthy kidneys.
The Sustainability Committee will define ASN’s focus on sustainable nephrology practice and build on international partnerships with the International Society of Nephrology’s Green-K steering committee.
The Kidney Diseases Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference on Green Dialysis
