Do you have an aesthetic expert who loves using a cannula with dermal fillers?
And prefers the insulin needles for administering botulinum toxin?
Are you drowning in spare needles and Azzalure® green syringes?
Are you loathed to throw those perfectly good needles and syringes away?
Well then read on for information regarding a great charity that uses the above to great effect…
I joined my mum’s clinic (The Cindy Knight Clinic) in 2007 as Practice Manager, and during that time I found that we were wasting a lot of medical items that were part of the dermal filler packs and toxin packs.
I was frustrated that those needles went out of date without use being found. So I researched and found a charity called Intercare that send unused sterile needles and syringes to Africa.
Unused syringe charity
I persuaded Cindy to keep a pot on her table and any unused needles are popped in there and at the end of the week I transferred them in a box – that box soon filled up!
Every six months I send the needles and syringes to Intercare, using their protocols that they send on an email, which is basically a form that I sign.
They do pay for postage but I prefer to pay myself – using MyHermes is a bit cheaper and ensures that Intercare is not forking out with money that can be used for the charity.
How to recycle syringes
I always get a letter of thanks, which is nice and also contributes towards the business’ CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
I even had a letter of thanks directly from Africa last time, as I sent loads of Azzalure syringes, which were very useful apparently.
Well, my pot is yet again full, so I shall be sending the next lot off – makes me feel good that they are not wasted.
How to recycle un-used needles
This may not be the most exciting of news but I feel it is very important to let the aesthetic industry know and make them aware as a small act makes a big difference.
Author: Diana Knight
Diana worked for over 22 years in the Public Sector. She is qualified in both Customer Services (NQV3) and Human Resources (CPP).
Diana will provide assistance and information regarding all of the procedures available at the clinic. She is here to answer any queries customers may have and is happy to help with any aspect of the Cindy Knight experience.
She has also trained in the laser treatments and microdermabrasion at the clinic.
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