Abstract
[...] Operating rooms, anesthesia, and critical care units have a major environmental impact due to the mobilization of a large number of healthcare professionals, the uninterrupted operation to ensure continuity of care, the use of large quantities of drugs and medical devices, and significant waste production. They must therefore be one of the prime targets for action to preserve our environment. This opinion paper aims to provide an overview of sustainability in anesthesia and intensive care medicine, highlighting accomplishments, requirements, and obstacles in several key areas [...].