Philips encourages dental teams to set up recycling points in practices

Every year millions of dental care products end up in landfill and incineration across the UK.

The national scheme aims to invite dental professionals to sign up, becoming a place that patients can dispose of their dental waste in an environmentally friendly way.

Collecting and recycling these items through The Philips Dental Care Recycling Programme diverts waste from landfill and incineration whilst enabling dental practices to raise money for charitable organisations.

This scheme allows dental professionals the ability to help patients to dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly way, when registered patients next visit their practice. Items that can be recycled include: electric toothbrush heads and covers, electric flosser nozzles, flossing sticks, interdental brushes, and dental floss containers, from all brands.