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A sustainable future for the veterinary profession is a stable future for animal health and welfare.
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To celebrate ‘Plastic Free July’ and support you in becoming ‘greener’, we are giving away posters with ideas and tips on how to run a ‘greener’ practice. Â
Click on the poster to download your copy
OR
To order a FREE A3 Poster quote code TG-POSTER when you make your next telephone order,Â
for online orders please put the code in the 'Order Notes' box at checkout
January
Install recycling and composting stations
in the practice.
 Did you know? Compost use is proven to reduce water consumption by 30-50%, as the organic matter content of soil goes up, water use goes down.
February
Cut down on paper use
 Opt out of junk mail, use social media and online platforms to market the practice. Did you know? 1 tree produces an average of 16.67 reams of paper (8333 sheets).
March
Sign up to a local TerraCycle scheme
 Opt out of junk mail, use social media and online platforms to market the practice. Did you know? 1 tree produces an average of 16.67 reams of paper (8333 sheets).
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April
Encourage wildlife
 Plant bee or butterfly-friendly plants in borders or containers and install bird boxes and/or feeders. Did you know? Plants dotted around work absorb indoor pollution and contribute to employee well-being.
May
Switch to non-toxic cleaning/disinfection
and laundry
 Volatile organic compounds are gases that are emitted from products or processes. Some are harmful and can cause health problems or react with other gases and form air pollutants.
June
Start a ‘Green Team’
The green team can implement recycling programs, share ideas for rewarding employees who achieve green goals, and set examples for being environmentally conscious.Â
July
Promote eco-friendly travel - Walk,
cycle or car share
The environmental impacts of exploring oil reserves and offshore oil drilling can be significant, disrupting marine animal habitats and behaviours.
August
Switch to reusable products
Many of the disposable products used in practice can be bought as a reusable material, items that can be washed and autoclaved. Look at replacing your gowns, hats, masks and drapes.
September
Meat-free Mondays
Eat meat-free food at least 1 day a week this month – rearing animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined.
October
Rethink... Refill - buy a reusable bottle
It is estimated that 8 million tons of plastic are dumped in oceans around the world every year! If it continues, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050.
November
Be responsible with medicines
Only prescribe drugs where necessary and accurate - drugs have a considerable carbon footprint, and repeat antibiotic use leads to resistance.
December
Replace incandescent bulbs withÂ
eco-friendly ones
Make use of natural light. Almost 40% of the electricity consumption of an average office building comes from artificial lighting. Often natural light  is available and does a better job.
Keep in touch!
A sustainable future for the veterinary profession is a stable future for animal health and welfare.
   Â
To celebrate ‘Plastic Free July’ and support you in becoming ‘greener’, we are giving away posters with ideas and tips on how to run a ‘greener’ practice. Â
Click on the poster to download your copy
OR
To order a FREE A3 Poster quote code TG-POSTER when you make your next telephone order,Â
for online orders please put the code in the 'Order Notes' box at checkout
January
Install recycling and composting stations
in the practice.
 Did you know? Compost use is proven to reduce water consumption by 30-50%, as the organic matter content of soil goes up, water use goes down.
February
Cut down on paper use
 Opt out of junk mail, use social media and online platforms to market the practice. Did you know? 1 tree produces an average of 16.67 reams of paper (8333 sheets).
March
Sign up to a local TerraCycle scheme
 Opt out of junk mail, use social media and online platforms to market the practice. Did you know? 1 tree produces an average of 16.67 reams of paper (8333 sheets).
 Â
April
Encourage wildlife
 Plant bee or butterfly-friendly plants in borders or containers and install bird boxes and/or feeders. Did you know? Plants dotted around work absorb indoor pollution and contribute to employee well-being.
May
Switch to non-toxic cleaning/disinfection
and laundry
 Volatile organic compounds are gases that are emitted from products or processes. Some are harmful and can cause health problems or react with other gases and form air pollutants.
June
Start a ‘Green Team’
The green team can implement recycling programs, share ideas for rewarding employees who achieve green goals, and set examples for being environmentally conscious.Â
July
Promote eco-friendly travel - Walk,
cycle or car share
The environmental impacts of exploring oil reserves and offshore oil drilling can be significant, disrupting marine animal habitats and behaviours.
August
Switch to reusable products
Many of the disposable products used in practice can be bought as a reusable material, items that can be washed and autoclaved. Look at replacing your gowns, hats, masks and drapes.
September
Meat-free Mondays
Eat meat-free food at least 1 day a week this month – rearing animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the cars and trucks in the world combined.
October
Rethink... Refill - buy a reusable bottle
It is estimated that 8 million tons of plastic are dumped in oceans around the world every year! If it continues, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050.
November
Be responsible with medicines
Only prescribe drugs where necessary and accurate - drugs have a considerable carbon footprint, and repeat antibiotic use leads to resistance.
December
Replace incandescent bulbs withÂ
eco-friendly ones
Make use of natural light. Almost 40% of the electricity consumption of an average office building comes from artificial lighting. Often natural light  is available and does a better job.
Keep in touch!