We can always do more to purposefully integrate more sustainable approaches into our work and research.
Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson, Clinical Assistant Professor Giovanna Boniface and Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Jeff Boniface were part of the working group for the development of the Sustainable Occupational Therapy playbook.
This is a free, easy-to-use and helpful resource that examines why there is a case for change, what tools can be used to achieve changes and how the change can be supported. It’s designed for Canadian occupational therapy professionals with the intention to transition healthcare systems towards high-quality, low-carbon, sustainable and climate-resilient care.
View and download the playbook
You can also read our Fieldwork Education blog post on Greening Placements and Practice: Occupational Therapists’ Guide to Reducing Plastic Use which incorporates specific questions and actions to consider when faced with plastic use in your work (and outside of work too!), and join the OT Climate Action Network.