Hur miljövänlig är dagens optikerbutik, och hur miljövänlig kan den bli?
SUMMARYEnvironmental issues are currently a hot topic of debate. Studies within the optics branch have not specifically been conducted previously, so the aim of this study was to determine the extent of environmental-awareness specifically within this branch.A survey, consisting of questions relating to environmental issues, was distributed to 100 randomly-selected opticians in Sweden. Of these 100 surveys, 64 were returned and showed a varied branch-engagement for environmental issues.Results of this survey showed that opticians were best in sorting newspapers, magazines, other paper and hazardous waste. Metal and rigid plastic were not sorted to any larger extent.Choosing environmentally-safe products was not so popular and only six stores always do this. 25 shops turn off electrical machines and equipment over night; while the majority of the remaining stores leave the machines on during the night.27 stores did not know if their electrical company provided ?green electricity?.Results showed that there is a lot of work to be done in making the stores more environmentally friendly. Changes do not have to be great, however all changes can help protect the environment and even result in economic benefits for a practice.? Choose electrical-companies that provide ?green electricity?? Sort garbage better? Create an environmental policy in the practice? Discuss environmental issues with suppliers? Request environmentally-safe products from suppliers? Choose environmentally safe products as much as possible? Try to think about the environment when travelling or commuting? Turn off all electrical machines when not in use? Don?t waste water, electricity, chemicals, paper etc.? Get information and get environmentally active