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Environmental Statement

We try to consider the environmental impact of our activities balanced against the need to do our job correctly.

We worry about.........

our need to minimise cross infection means we use various single use products.

the incineration of soiled dressings disposed of through a contract with SRCL

mercury in amalgam fillings, used as it is so durable yet with concerns.

the poor provision of public transport in North Dorset meaning we are dependent on cars.

our period building being built in a time before energy efficiency.

We are better because.........

we use a digital XRAY system whereby we don't create liquid waste of developer & fixer chemicals

we are trying to use email & text messages more, to reduce paper usage.

we use products that can be recycled where a choice exists.

we use low energy LED lights whenever we can.

In hot weather our building is cooled by fans as opposed to air-conditioning to minimize the power consumption.

we discuss green issues in our monthly staff meetings.

team members are encouraged to switch unused equipment off.

team members are encouraged to wear warm clothes in the winter to save over-heating the building.

If you can think of any aspect of our business that we can make more environmentally friendly do let us know.