Energy consumption and power saving options in the endoscopy unit- a single center “green endoscopy” study

Aims Objective:Anthropogenic climate change is named as the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Unfortunately, health care system itself and so endoscopy as well significantly contributes to carbon footprint. Waste produced within endoscopic procedures is one aspect. Approaches to generate less land fill waste and more recyclable materials are already initiated. But energy consumption and potential options for power savings within endoscopy are poorly addressed up to now.