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Print mindfully\"), \" - Ask yourself - does your client really need that print-out? Ask them, or offer to email their invoice instead. You could also use something like PetsApp to be 100% digital! If physical copies are required, ensure all of your practice\\u2019s printers are set to print double sided to avoid wasteful printing.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"2. Switch to 100% recycled paper\"), \" - Check your paper is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, which ensures its been sustainably made (the FSC promoted the responsible management of the world\\u2019s forests). Shredded paper can be recycled as bedding for small animals or compost.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"3. Recycle your printer ink cartridges\"), \" - Many charities take them, including the \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://www.therecyclingfactory.com/rspb/\"\n  }), \"RSPB\"), \". Check your local print shop too; sometimes they run recycling initiatives.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"3. Switch your search engine\"), \" - Switch to \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://www.ecosia.org/\"\n  }), \"Ecosia\"), \", which uses its profits to plant trees - where nature and people need them most. Set Ecosia as the homepage on all your practice computers \\u2013 the more people that use Ecosia, the more trees they can plant.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"4. Post can help too\"), \" - Recycle your postage stamps; the \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-welfare-association-fund/support-us/fundraising/\"\n  }), \"Rabbit Welfare Association Fund (RWAF)\"), \" can use your postage stamps for fundraising. Send them to: \"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"RWAF Stamps, Enigma House, Culmhead Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7DY. \"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"5. Batteries can have a second life\"), \" - Switch to rechargeable batteries where possible. Find your nearest recycling location for batteries via a postcode search on the \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/batteries-1\"\n  }), \"Recycle Now\"), \" website. Many supermarkets have them in store \\u2013 remember to take them along next time you pop out on your lunch break! \"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"Pharmacy\")), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"img\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"src\": \"//images.contentful.com/oa5wb8sed8k2/3efLgUNNAeHVhvKTnbH7vN/482ba32a819f52d892a35154f30b2bb9/2.png\",\n    \"alt\": \"vet pharma\"\n  }))), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"6. Dispensing bags\"), \" - If a bag is required for medications, use paper bags rather than plastic bags. \"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"7. Refill sustainably\"), \" - Offer a refill system where clients can return their medication bottles to be refilled to reduce plastic.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"8. Stock checks\"), \" - Regularly check stock expiration dates to avoid medication going out of date. 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Reusable fabric scrub hats\"), \" - Reusable hats have been shown to be superior to single use hats in terms of microbial contamination, so are only better for our patients as well as the environment. \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"http://www.allscrubbedupscrubhats.com/\"\n  }), \"All Scrubbed Up Scrub Hats\"), \" provide a great range of sustainability made fabric hats in a huge variety of fun and funky designs.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"16. Anaesthesia\"), \" - Encourage staff to use low flow anaesthesia to reduce waste gases which are potent greenhouse gases. Davies Veterinary Specialists have some fantastic resources on this topic.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"17. Fluid bags and lines\"), \" - Repurpose used fluid bags as booties to keep bandages dry, or as warming packs when labelled and dyed to keep patients warm. 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You can apply to become a drop-off location too, encouraging clients to recycle when they visit your practice. \"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"19. Veterinary publications\"), \" - Especially in \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://petsapp.com/\",\n    \"title\": \"vet practice near you\"\n  }), \"multi-vet practices\"), \", it's common to end up with several copies of the same issue of the Vet Times and other publications. You can amend your Vet Times subscription via your online account \\u2013 switch to a daily or \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://petsapp.com/blog\",\n    \"title\": \"PetsApp veterinary blog\"\n  }), \"weekly digital e-newsletter\"), \" to stay up to date.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"20. 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Finances\"), \" - Check to see if your bank has good ethical and environmental ratings and aren\\u2019t investing in dirty energy, and review your company\\u2019s pension scheme (the \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/\"\n  }), \"Ethical Consumer website\"), \" is a great resource) to ensure your pension is free of investments in carbon intensive sectors that contribute to climate change.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, mdx(\"strong\", {\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, \"26. Start a Sustainability Group at your practice\"), \" - Bring together passionate and motivated team members, and track your progress together. Communicate what you are doing with your clients via your practice website and social media. You could also consider gaining Environmental Management Accreditation like Investors in the Environment to demonstrate your commitment to positive climate action.\"), mdx(\"p\", null, \"Whether youre a \", mdx(\"a\", _extends({\n    parentName: \"p\"\n  }, {\n    \"href\": \"https://petsapp.com/veterinarian/california/san-francisco?_start=0\",\n    \"title\": \"vets in san francisco\"\n  }), \"vet in San Francisco\"), \" or anywhere else around the world, these ideas will help your practice become more environmentally friendly.\"));\n}\n;\nMDXContent.isMDXComponent = true;","excerpt":"Are you looking to be more sustainable in your veterinary clinic? 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