Big Idea
A big focus for our practice is doing anything we can to help offset the impact on the environment that inevitably comes along with orthodontic treatment.
Tree Program
For every new patient that starts treatment at our office, we will be donating a tree in their honor to Neighborhood Forest, a Minneapolis organization that helps children across the country plant trees every Earth Day.
Trees planted since August 2022
Changes we’ve made in the office
We have been making lots of changes throughout the office to improve sustainability. Dr. Sudit now uses biodegradable gloves. These gloves break down in 2-3 months as opposed to the years it takes for nitrile gloves to break down.
Look for signs throughout the office about other measures we are taking to protect the environment.
Bring your own toothbrush
We encourage patients to bring their toothbrush from home for appointments instead of using single-use brushes that end up in a landfill after 60 seconds.
Cloth towels
We offer cloth hand towels in our bathrooms instead of single-use paper towels which cannot be recycled.
Less paperwork
Patients do not have to fill out any paperwork when they start treatment at our office. We obtain all information prior to them starting treatment, which helps cut down on our paper usage.
Reusable glassware
We offer reusable glassware in our waiting area. In the future, we will be offering water/snacks that use recyclable/biodegradable packaging.