There's More to Our Story
Sustainability
Logistics begins with identifying a need, then projecting and delivering the correct amount of products to consistently meet demands. Supply lines need to be kept open. Contingency plans have to be available to accommodate for any impedance to product delivery. Fairfield Logistics provides you with quality products, using an algorithmic approach to guarantee product delivery wherever and whenever you need.
The Evil Side of Consumable Products
Consumable products, as important as they are to the facilitation and delivery of quality healthcare, can have a negative impact on our environment. Over the past two decades, the healthcare system has become more and more reliant on single use products. This significantly contributes to unnecessary waste, especially when many of these products were cleaned and reused in the past, with minimal effect on infection rates. Fairfield Logistics Corporation supports sustainable products and solutions that help minimize our carbon footprint, while continuing to allow for the same great healthcare our patients deserve.
Waste
Hospitals need a considerable amount of supplies to remain functional. This massive use of consumable products produces an extraordinary amount of waste. It's estimated that United States hospitals produce approximately 6 million tons of waste a year. That's equivalent to the combined weight of the 25 largest cruise ships in the world!
Operating Rooms
Operating rooms are the biggest culprit when it comes to waste. Although hospital operating rooms generate between 40-60% of revenue, they also create approximately 40% of all hospital waste. To compound the problem, the United States healthcare system utilizes 8-10% of the nation's energy. Most coming from the burning of fossil fuels. Pollution from fossil fuels contribute to Endocrine dysfunction, Immune mediated disease, Asthma exacerbations and some Cancers. A contradiction to the idea of "doing no harm."
Environmentally Conscious Health Care
Enviornmental Solutions
At Fairfield Logistics, our goal is to provide healthcare facilities with eco-friendly products whenever possible. We believe in being part of the solution to global warming by researching and distributing products that minimally impact our environment. Reusable products help decrease the volume of trash sent to landfills, as well as greatly reduce cost. Purchasing supplies packaged in biodegradable materials instead of unrecyclable plastic can also help to shrink our carbon footprint, as well as minimize disposal fees.
Let's Do This Together
There are many answers to this problem. Each step we take together compounds to a much greater solution. Contact us today and help our healthcare system "Go Green".