Green Endoscopy

“Green Endoscopy” is now a worldwide movement that has captured the energy and imagination of the endoscopy community. It describes the effort to lessen the environmental impact of clinical practice by altering equipment, clinical pathways, and purchasing. While many suggestions or recommendations have been put forward, there is still much to be done in order to understand and regulate these attempts, to avoid unintended consequences and further environmental harm. This review highlights current thinking as well as fundamentals of environmental science and analysis, pertaining to our rapidly growing field.