In the veterinary clinic we produce greenhouse gases via our anaesthetic waste gases. Although this is a small contribution to greenhouse gases in the big picture if we all make small incremental changes then together they make a big change.
Did you know that you can use a re-breathing system which recycles the anaesthetic gases, therefore reducing how much we use right down to an animal that weights 5 kilograms of lean body weight (rather than the 10kg bodyweight which was always previously used as the figure for use of a rebreathing circuit) providing you purchase a modern rebreathing system that has more lightweight valves.
This is therefore better for the environment, clinic economics and the health of our staff
(Source: Roz Machon, Presentation to School of Veterinary Staff, March 2011)
Have a great and sustainable weekend
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