The dental sector has a great environmental impact due to the large production of waste. In order to achieve a more conscious
and committed dentistry with the care of our planet it is more and more essential:
Reducing the use of plastics: The single-use plastics that we find, for example, in the packaging of many products,
account for half of the plastic we use per year and have an average life of 12 to 15 minutes. However, it can take up to 500
years to disappear according to Life Out Of Plastic (LOOP). The good news is that it is in our hands to reverse this
situation by always choosing products that do not use more plastic than necessary and, of course, recycling it whenever
possible.
Use recycled and recyclable materials whenever possible: Of course, the highest quality and hygiene conditions
cannot be compromised in the materials used in the clinic, but in many products we can find more environmentally friendly
options, both the product itself and its packaging.
Reducing waste: The importance of recycling is key to an optimal disposal process in the dental clinic. Many plastic or 

cardboard packages are easily recyclable. Do you already have the habit of doing so in your clinic?
Energy saving in the dental clinic: Another important factor is energy saving, so it is advisable to use low consumption
lighting and appliances, thus contributing to no air pollution. For example, with LED bulbs you can reduce the energy
consumption of your clinic significantly. Another idea for energy saving: When you are not using a cabinet … could you turn
off the equipment, lighting and air conditioning?
Digitizing to reduce excessive paper use: Excessive paper use is very bad for the environment. Thanks to the
technological era in which we find ourselves, digitizing all paper documents is a big step towards reducing paper use. In
the case of materials that should be made of paper, the best option is biodegradable and recyclable paper