Doctor's Orders dddddd | Page 115

9.6 TONE OF VOICE THE SCIENCE OF CARE PROOF POINTS DO’S Relevant/Interesting examples PLANTS: CO2 EXAMPLES : This plant is one of the most effective for converting CO2 to oxygen. Change a light: Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save 330kgs of carbon dioxide a year. Sansevieria Trifasciata: This plant improves indoor air quality by absorbing toxins such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde. (see visual example, right). OTHER: Last year we invested in the latest CRT Pro Techntominic advanced scanner. In the course of 2002, our 10,000th open heart surgery was performed. We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution. Drive less: Walk, cycle, catch a lift or take public transport more often. You will save 2.2kg’s of carbon dioxide for every kilometer you don’t drive. Recycle more: You can save 5,280 kg’s of carbon dioxide per year by recycling just half of your household waste. Check your tyres: Keeping your tyres inflated properly can improve petrol consumption by more than 3%. Every litre of petrol saved keeps 44kgs of carbon Use less hot water: It takes a lot of energy to heat water. Use less hot water by installing low flow showerheads (770kgs of CO2 saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold water (1,100kgs of CO2 saved per year). Plant a tree: a single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over it’s lifetime. MEDICLINIC BRAND GUIDELINES | BASIC ELEMENTS | TONE OF VOICE CONTENTS