Table 2.

Average Weights of Microbiology Culture Supplies and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Generated From Disposal

 UrineBloodETT
 +++
Total weight, g72.01195.775138.76394.21148.91274.76
Greenhouse gas emissions, kg CO2 equivalent0.040.110.080.220.080.15
Miles driven equivalent in gas-powered vehicle per culture0.100.280.200.570.210.39
 UrineBloodETT
 +++
Total weight, g72.01195.775138.76394.21148.91274.76
Greenhouse gas emissions, kg CO2 equivalent0.040.110.080.220.080.15
Miles driven equivalent in gas-powered vehicle per culture0.100.280.200.570.210.39

Abbreviation: ETT, endotracheal tube.

Table 2.

Average Weights of Microbiology Culture Supplies and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Generated From Disposal

 UrineBloodETT
 +++
Total weight, g72.01195.775138.76394.21148.91274.76
Greenhouse gas emissions, kg CO2 equivalent0.040.110.080.220.080.15
Miles driven equivalent in gas-powered vehicle per culture0.100.280.200.570.210.39
 UrineBloodETT
 +++
Total weight, g72.01195.775138.76394.21148.91274.76
Greenhouse gas emissions, kg CO2 equivalent0.040.110.080.220.080.15
Miles driven equivalent in gas-powered vehicle per culture0.100.280.200.570.210.39

Abbreviation: ETT, endotracheal tube.

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