6. Recycle your e-waste

Old monitors, broken scanners, expired equipment, used batteries and cables — electronic waste is one of the fastest growing and most harmful waste streams in Australia. The toxic materials inside, including lead, mercury and cadmium, leach into soil and groundwater when landfilled, accumulating in the food chains and ecosystems your patients depend on. Keep a dedicated box in your practice for e-waste. Drop phones and equipment through MobileMuster, return printer cartridges via Cartridges 4 Planet Ark, and check your council's drop-off points for larger items.