The Environmental Impact of Veterinary Practices: Moving Toward a Greener Future

At Dispomed, we believe that innovation in veterinary equipment must go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. As veterinary clinics increasingly seek to reduce their ecological footprint without compromising the quality of care, we are committed to offering sustainable solutions that support this transition.

From energy-efficient medical equipment to responsible manufacturing initiatives, we are actively working to develop alternatives and implement ideas that align veterinary excellence with environmental stewardship.

The Growing Concern: Veterinary Practices and the Environment

Beyond pharmaceuticals, medical waste—such as single-use plastics, expired medications, and anesthetic gases—poses significant environmental challenges. At Dispomed, we keep the planet in mind with every decision we make, whether it’s through packaging strategies, the selection of materials used in our products, or the renewal of our company vehicle fleet. Our goal is clear: to adopt more sustainable and environmentally responsible practices, while maintaining the excellence and quality of our products and services.

Sustainable Solutions from Dispomed

To address these challenges, Dispomed is innovating with greener solutions, ensuring that patient care remains a priority while reducing environmental harm.

1. Reducing Plastic Packaging:
   In our packaging process, we have replaced plastic with cardboard, which is 100% recyclable.
2. Sustainable Waste Management:
   We recycle metal waste from our machine shop. Every scrap material is sent to be reused for other metal projects.
3. Recycled Absorbers:
   100% of our absorbers are made from recycled HMW plastic.
4. Energy-Efficient Equipment:
   The insPurr ventilator reduces gas consumption by precisely controlling the amount of fresh gas delivered to the patient. Since anesthetic gas is highly polluting, reducing waste through precise delivery is a major environmental win.

   Beyond reducing anesthetic gas waste, Dispomed is also placing greater focus on Sevoflurane, a more environmentally friendly anesthetic gas. Compared to Isoflurane, which has a global warming potential (GWP) of 510, Sevoflurane has a significantly lower GWP of only 55, meaning it produces ten times fewer greenhouse gases.