Environmentally friendly

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Overview: This document humorously outlines three steps to damage the environment through the use of traditional bedpans and bedpan washers, highlighting their negative environmental impact.

Step 1: The use of plastic bedpans contributes significantly to ocean pollution, with 150 million metric tonnes of plastic waste threatening marine life.

Step 2: Utilizing bedpan washers exacerbates environmental harm by consuming 60% more water and 96.5% more energy compared to disposable systems, alongside the use of chemicals.

Step 3: Repeating these practices reinforces the choice of a non-environmentally friendly waste disposal system.

Recommendation: The document suggests switching to the Vernacare disposable system as a more environmentally friendly alternative, directing readers to their website for more information.

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IN 3 EASY STEPS STEP 1. Use a plastic bedpan and contribute to the 150 million metric tonnes currently circulating in our oceans when they are disposed of, threatening the existence of life underwater. STEP 2. Use a bedpan washer which requires the use chemicals, and consumes 60% more water & 96.5% more energy than a disposable system.* STEP 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and accept responsibility that you have chosen an non-environmentally friendly system for human waste disposal *Information available on request Find out more about switching to the Vernacare disposable system:

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