While the environmental benefits of switching to reusable operating room gowns, drapes, and coverings are quite obvious, this report from Greenhealth looks at it from a business perspective. It outlines how the OR is responsible for approximately 33% of all hospital supply costs, and how switching to reusable textiles (along with several other sustainable practices) saves hospitals money and drastically reduces the amount of waste they produce. The report has numerous real-world examples of how hospitals have seen major cost savings and waste reduction by switching to reusable textiles and equipment.