Sustainability at Thrums

We’re committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Our sustainability efforts are driven by our passionate Green Team made up of team members from all departments.

Together, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to reduce our environmental footprint and promote eco-friendly practices.

We focus on reducing plastic usage, recycling responsibly and ensuring that all our resources are used efficiently.

We also encourage eco-conscious choices within our team and with our clients, aiming to contribute to a healthier planet for both animals and humans.

Our work is ongoing, and we’re dedicated to finding new ways to integrate sustainability into everything we do.

By engaging with our team, our clients and our community, we aim do our bit to make a difference.

Thrums Vets: Meet the Green Team

What we do to make a difference

Waste reduction

We’ve significantly reduced single-use plastics by switching to biodegradable and recyclable materials in our clinics.

Recycling initiatives

Our Green Team ensures that all paper, plastics and medical waste are recycled or disposed of responsibly, keeping environmental impact to a minimum.

Energy efficiency

We’ve made strides in energy efficiency by switching to LED lighting and fitting solar panels so that we are producing our own electricity.

Eco-friendly products

We’ve transitioned to using environmentally friendly cleaning products and sustainable veterinary supplies whenever possible.

Anaesthetic sustainability

We use low flow oxygen systems, oxygen generators and promote multimodal anaesthesia to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Team engagement

Regular training and discussions are held to ensure that all team members are actively involved in and committed to our green initiatives.

Our Green Team

Sustainability at Thrums is a team effort, but our Green Team goes the extra mile. Meet the team leading our eco-friendly initiatives.