Dentists urged to reduce emissions

Dentists should consider setting an example and reducing the eco-impact of their practises, it has been claimed.

Care Capital, a developer of bespoke dental facilities, has called upon dental hygiene professionals to reduce their carbon footprint through measures such as maximising natural light, double-glazing and fitting insulation.

Furthermore, dentists creating their premises should seek out building materials and methods which will limit the energy demands of the construction, it urged.

Such actions do not just help the earth but can save money by reducing heating bills, Care Capital continued.

It added: “As purveyors of healthcare why not set an example for others to do their bit to influence the economic welfare of entire overseas populations, in the areas of climate change and the husbanding of natural resources?”

The Carbon Trust suggests businesses encourage staff to switch off machines when not in use.

Leaving equipment switched on during weekends and bank holidays costs offices an average of ?6,000 a year in wasted energy, it claims.