Waste
Waste management is a pressing concern in veterinary practices, as the proper handling and disposal of various materials are vital for minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. From medical waste to packaging materials, our goal is to shed light on the challenges associated with waste generation in the veterinary field and provide actionable insights on how to adopt more sustainable practices.
Carbon Calculator for USA Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary teams seeking to identify and implement greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures are challenged in determining precisely which areas of business are contributing the greatest
Pathway to a More Sustainable Clinic
Co-created with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association, this ‘Pathway to a More Sustainable Clinic’ is resource to support veterinary
Nitrile gloves: more sustainable solutions for disposal
As veterinarians we use a lot of nitrile gloves. For many years, they just ended up in the landfill where they may take 100 or
Reusable Sharps Containers: safer, cheaper and more sustainable
Sharps containers are vital to the safe disposal of sharps wastes from veterinary medical facilities. The CDC estimates that there are up to 600,000+ needle
Research Needs to Support Sustainability in Veterinary Clinics
In this open access TCAM paper Dr. Koytcheva et. al describe their review of the literature to identify research relevant to environmental sustainability in veterinary
Auditing Waste in a Veterinary Clinic
The waste produced in veterinary clinics is often a priority topic for clinic employees, but also a challenging one to address. It can also be
