This year, World Environment Day focuses on plastic pollution and the impact this has on our planet. With the average dental practice using 21 single-use products (SUPs) per procedure1, making the conscious choice to use more sustainable materials can make a huge difference.
Here at Henry Schein, we are joining the millions of people coming together across the globe on June 5th with the mission to drive sustainable change. Have you thought about how you could get involved?
Using reliably sourced items from a company who cares is the first step to a more sustainable practice.
Did you know? Earlier this year, Henry Schein received World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, with one of the key pillars being ‘sustaining the planet’.
Sustainability doesn’t have to end at your practice. Encourage patients to continue the initiative in their own homes, by offering greener alternatives to their everyday oral hygiene products.
Did you know? In the UK alone, 256 million toothbrushes are discarded each year3. Stocking eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes and floss is a great way to steer patients towards your plastic-free mission.
We would love to hear about the changes you’ve made in your practice for a greener future. Tag us on social media and don’t forget to use the hashtag #BeatPlasticPollution
1 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571222000057?
2 https://blog.cleanhub.com/how-much-plastic-is-recycled#:~:text=09%20%7C%20Summary-,How%20much%20plastic%20is%20recycled%20worldwide%3F,landfill%2C%20or%20polluting%20the%20environment
3 https://dentistry.co.uk/2022/06/24/the-eco-dentist-the-plastic-waste-tsunami-facing-dentistry/