Eco Dentistry
Glendair's GREEN Promise
As a practice keen to leave a lasting legacy on our patients and the wider community, the Glendair team are always looking for ways to improve our practice and lead the way for others.
We adopt and promote sustainable business practices designed to reduce our local, regional, national and global environmental impact, and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and providing a more eco-friendly experience for our patients.
Our GREEN principles
Use of materials derived from natural sources and with a low environmental impact. Ensuring waste products can be sent to a recycling centre wherever possible. Education of team members and patients on how we can help reduce our carbon footprint.
Commitment to reduce use of plastics within the practice.
What we've done so far
- Implementing a new recycling system to ensure waste is disposed of safely and efficiently.
- Switching products where possible to a greener option.
- Using digital signature pads where possible to avoid paper waste.
- Swapping plastic cups for paper ones, and using recycled paper towels and biodegradable bin liners.
- Sending payslips, recalls, follow-ups and birthday cards by email or SMS rather than post.
- Recycling ink cartridges and using recycled paper.
Official recycling drop-off point
We are proud to be an official recycling drop-off point in partnership with TerraCycle UK and Colgate. You don't have to be a patient here to get involved - simply bring in any brand of toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothbrush outer packaging, or electric and battery toothbrush heads, and we will make sure they are recycled responsibly.
We also stock eco-friendly oral care products made from sustainable, organically grown bamboo, packaged in plant-based or recycled materials, available at reception.