Sustainability Matters Issue 7

by Insight MediaJuly 28, 2026July 30, 2026

Plastic Fantastic? 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Plastics in the Practice.

Plastic Fantastic?
5 Seamless Ways to Reduce Plastics in Practice

What’s the problem with plastic? In the landfill, instead of breaking down like more natural materials, plastics break up into microplastics and nanoplastics that can last for hundreds of years. Millions of tons of these microplastics become ocean pollution each year, killing marine life that can mistake it for food.
A recent study revealed that more than 75% of patients feel it is extremely or very important that healthcare systems avoid disposable or single-use plastic items when safe reusable alternatives are available.

Eye care practices can make simple operational changes to reduce plastic use—and align with patient preferences.
Here are five simple places to start.

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Welcome to the next column in Insight Media’s exclusive Sustainability Matters series. Join us this month as we explore the ways in which vision care providers can make sustainability a part of their practice.

View the full Sustainability Matters series here.