At Dental on Lawrence, we understand that running an ecologically friendly Practice helps reduce our impact on the environment and conserves natural resources. So we have put systems and procedures in place that will reduce the impact our clinic has on our community and the world around us.
As a team, we are always looking for new ways to
avoid using single-use (disposable) items
reduce consumption wherever possible
reuse non-clinical materials such as scrap paper
recycle non-clinical consumables items including paper, plastics, and compostable waste
Making green choices
As a practice and as individuals, we value the health of the planet for ourselves and future generations. It is important to us that we do everything we can to protect the planet by looking for opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint while not compromising on service and care.
Striving to be an ecologically-friendly dental practice means that we:
Ensure safe water quality by filtering clinical wastewater so no contaminants enter local waterways
Safely dispose of any single-use plastics used within the clinic
Limit single-use items
Use of biodegradable and compostable barriers for cross-contamination prevention
Maintain a high level of recycling product packaging
Support and promote bamboo oral hygiene products such as toothbrushes and interdental brushes
Use rechargeable batteries
Communicate via SMS and email instead of giving out business cards and posting letters
Provide Biodegradable cups for patient mouth rinsing
Provide oral hygiene products in reusable paper bags
Use of local laboratories to minimise carbon emissions from long-haul transport
Purchase of stock from a small list of suppliers to minimise transport emissions
Use of refilled printer ink cartridges
Use energy-efficient light globes
Have tinted windows and/or outdoor blinds to keep the practice cool in summer
Regularly service equipment to ensure they are running as efficiently as possible
Use recycled stationery supplies such as printer paper, sticky tape and pens
Use smart energy practices when not using equipment, (turning them off standby)
Have large open windows to allow natural light into the building rather than using more energy to light up the clinic
Safely remove and dispose of amalgam (silver) filling material
Use computer-based clinical records as opposed to traditional paper files
Take computer-based x-rays rather than an old-fashioned film which use chemicals and plastics for development and storage
Installed solar panels
Are using Biodegradable gloves with a 90% biodegradation after 490 days
Future plans
We are continually reviewing our daily practices and are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Keep your eye out for the following improvements planned for the future:
Ongoing reduction of the amount of waste produced by the clinic
Going paper-free! We are planning to replace traditional paper forms with digital medical questionnaires that can be securely completed via your desktop computer, laptop or other smart devices
Replacing equipment with more energy-efficient options (as required)
We will continue to support and seek out eco-friendly and sustainable brands/products
Adding native green spaces around the clinic to attract and support native fauna
Minimise the number of stock orders placed to reduce emissions caused by long-haul deliveries
Installation of hand dryers to replace paper towels in our bathrooms
Have an in-clinic laundry to reduce water use by staff at home
At Dental on Lawrence, we understand that running an ecologically friendly Practice helps reduce our impact on the environment and conserves natural resources. So we have put systems and procedures in place that will reduce the impact our clinic has on our community and the world around us.
As a team, we are always looking for new ways to
Making green choices
As a practice and as individuals, we value the health of the planet for ourselves and future generations. It is important to us that we do everything we can to protect the planet by looking for opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint while not compromising on service and care.
Striving to be an ecologically-friendly dental practice means that we:
Future plans
We are continually reviewing our daily practices and are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Keep your eye out for the following improvements planned for the future: