With increased awareness and additional measures being taken to ensure cleanliness and sanitation, there is more waste than ever being generated. This means more single-use and disposable products. Dining in less means more take-out containers and plastic utensils. At the grocery store, we are no longer bringing bags from home for fear of contamination. In the drive-through coffee shop, we can’t bring our own reusable cups. At least for now, we’ve all had to shift our focus from eliminating single-use products to keeping contamination at bay. As a business owner, there are steps you can take to keep your practice as green as possible and set an example for your community. SmileMakers is here for you with recommendations of eco-friendly options to help patients, and the planet, stay healthy.