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“Action is the antidote to despair.”
VSA seeks to support action within the veterinary community to address the sustainability issues that impact the health of animals and people alike. On this page you will find stories and research updates highlighting things we can do, now and in the future, to drive the changes we want to see. We invite you to browse articles, but you may also choose to filter by specific veterinary sustainability goals using the buttons above.
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Foundational Support from Mars Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce a foundational gift from Mars Veterinary Health as Veterinary Sustainability Alliance (VSA) takes the next steps in advancing our mission
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
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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
Wildlife: A Natural Climate Solution
“The search for negative emissions solutions is now looking to nature, where instead of searchers merely viewing species and ecosystems needing protection from climate change, species and
Consumers Care about Sustainability, at the Veterinary Clinic too!
Consumer support for sustainable products and business practices is ever growing. Concern about environmental issues, expectations of social responsibility, and the impact of businesses on the
