Standards & Regulations
Meet the Reusable Sharps Container That Set the UK ISO Standard
The question used to be: ‘Should I choose a single-use sharps container or a reusable?’ But as more reusable sharps […]
A Healthcare Overview of the New Procurement Act
Does the new Procurement Act simplify procurement and purchasing within healthcare, or make it more complex? Join us as we […]
Managing Liquid Waste Disposal in Healthcare – A Compliant Approach
Have you ever been tempted to dispose of an item without draining or solidifying the liquid contents first? It may […]
Why Hospital Waste Management Is Important
A guide of things to consider when creating a hospital waste management plan.
What Is Anatomical Waste?
Anatomical waste, or as you may more readily recognise it – body parts, organs and tissues – is a subject […]
What Is Healthcare Waste?
Discover the true definition of healthcare waste, how to classify the different types and best practices for effective healthcare waste management.
What Is Pharmaceutical Waste?
Discover the true definition of healthcare waste, how to classify the different types and best practices for effective healthcare waste management.
What is Infectious Waste? – 10 Examples
Learn what infectious waste is, its types, and safe disposal methods. Discover best practices and how Sharpsmart ensures compliant waste management solutions.
What is Chemical Waste? – 10 Examples
Discover what chemical waste is and its environmental impact. Explore 10 common examples and best practices for safe disposal to ensure compliance and safety.
What is the Waste Hierarchy?
Learn the definition of the waste hierarchy and how healthcare facilities can implement this framework to prioritise waste management methods that reduce CO₂e.
What Is Offensive Waste?
Discover what offensive waste is, common examples, and how to avoid overclassification to ensure sustainable disposal of this healthcare waste.
Safely Managing Category A Infectious Waste in Healthcare Settings
A guide to Category A waste management. Learn how to safely dispose of Category A, including proper packaging, classification, and disposal methods.