Sustainable dentistry module 2: How-to guide: Equipment and supplies

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Why is it important?

The manufacture and distribution of any object has an environmental impact, requiring the input of raw materials and energy, often accompanied by a release of pollutants to air, land, and water as well as changes to land use and biodiversity. (1)

These impacts are often not visible to us at the point of use, whether through transport, or production of paper, plastic packaging, instruments, or dental restoration materials.Below are several ways that dental teams can influence the environmental impact and reduce costs. (1)

Often the action with the greatest reduction can be achieved through optimising your stock management system, therefore we recommend you start with ‘Optimise stock management’.

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