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Hospitals embracing sustainability, such as recycling programs, food management and other waste-reduction initiatives, require a commitment from the top, according to a recent report by the Health Care Research Collaborative. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates the healthcare industry spent more than $6.5 billion on energy, surpassing all other service industries with the exception of transportation, the report noted. And healthcare facilities generate 5 million tons of solid waste each year — 5 percent of which is hazardous, the report added. More