Press release: New resources to support practices to become more sustainable

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is launching two new resources at 100% Optical to support all members of the optical community to download at no cost.

ABDO sustainability lead Antonia Chitty says, “ABDO is here for all optical practices to support you in your sustainability journey. We can offer you a new flyer to help you get started as a practice with 4 key pointers, as well as what every practice needs, a recycling checklist to put by the bin to help all members of the team know what to put where.”

She adds, “Before you start recycling, remember to do a waste audit and see what is coming into your practice that you really don’t need. Explore all the resources available on ABDO’s SEE Hub. These are open to all, whether you are an optometrist, a practice owner or a manufacturer, as well as for ABDO members.”

Discover all the resources to help you in your sustainability journey at https:/www.abdo.org.uk/dashboard/see-hub/

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Notes to Editors

  1. Media enquiries to Antonia Chitty, achitty@abdo.org.uk 07538 525 476
  2. The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is the professional body for dispensing opticians – working for dispensing opticians and advancing the profession in the UK and worldwide.
  3. Registered address Unit 2 Court Lodge Offices, Godmersham Park, Canterbury, CT4 7DT
  4. More resources: You can find more resources on the SEE Hub to help you with waste and carbon footprinting. Discover the evidence base for the carbon footprint of a sight test and learn the key causes of greenhouse gas emissions in practice. Use the sustainability policy template for your practice.