Sir, we write to discuss the environmental impact that we, as contributors to and readers of the BDJ, are having.

Two BDJ Portfolio publications are offered in print as well as online - BDJ and BDJ in Practice. BDJ Team and BDJ Student are now both online only, and BDJ Open has been online only since its inception. It is commendable that BDJ publications are produced on acid-free, recycled, and recyclable paper, and that the journal is packaged in recyclable paper envelopes for delivery. These are steps in the right direction; however, shifting the conservational onus onto the reader does not completely resolve the issue.

How many of us can, or do, access recycling facilities, particularly at work? It is known that the UK only recycles 44% of its waste.1 We have been kindly advised by the Editor-in-Chief that there is an option for multiple BDA members at a single address to have only one set of any publications sent to them. Indeed, BDA members can opt out altogether of having print versions of either, or both, of BDJ and BDJ In Practice mailed to them.

With this sustainability in dentistry themed issue, we hope these options will be promoted to members and prospective members.

The Editor-in-Chief replies: Thank you for your letter and your keenness in supporting the BDA, Springer Nature and the BDJ Portfolio in our conscientious efforts to improve sustainability. We take your comments seriously and are committed to continue working together, listening to and implementing members' and readers' preferences for print/online delivery and the wishes of us all to reduce carbon emissions especially in relation to our publications.