Beaconsfield Dental has been named the winner of the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Award for the health category for their work that prioritises sustainability.
The centre is a mixed dental practice that is as passionate about sustainability as it is about providing the best care for their patients.
In 2017, owners Robert and Lisa Panjkov added 66 new solar panels to the existing 60. 126 solar panels have generated over 80 megawatts of power in just over four years, with attendant savings in electricity costs and carbon dioxide emissions.
The centre’s water tanks have a 17,000-litre capacity and supply the indigenous garden and toilet flush, saving over 40,000 litres of water per year. Four compost bins provide major recycling capabilities of staff food scraps, garden material and shredded paper.
Patients are encouraged to bring in their old toothbrushes, empty toothpaste and floss containers that are then taken away and recycled by Colgate. Environmentally-friendly product use is extensive – a dental supply company Bio Protect provides cost-effective, biodegradable materials.
Around the building, energy efficient LED lighting and appliances are used extensively, and amenities include full insulation, double glazing and solar hot water.
A Tesla charger provides the convenience of electric car charging for patients.
Lisa said that Beaconsfield Dental proudly cares for its patients, its community and its environment, and was honoured to take home the award.
“Beaconsfield Dental is very proud and honoured to have won the 2018 Premier’s Sustainability Award in the Health Category. Beaconsfield Dental entered the Premier’s Sustainability Awards in the Small Business category in 2016 and was a finalist that year,” Lisa said.
“(We) believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to help reduce their carbon footprint and landfill. Not only do sustainability measures help our environment, they can significantly reduce costs.”
Beaconsfield Dental is located at 1-3 Cardinia Street in Berwick. For more information, phone 9707 3508 or visit beaconsfielddental.com.au.
