Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

A Total Waste Solution to a Series of Healthcare Challenges
Discover how Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust found a total waste solution to a series of healthcare challenges.

Celebrating a Partnership Recognised for Food Waste Reduction
When a partnership is recognised for its achievements, we love being amongst the first to celebrate, and we had to […]

Why Hospital Waste Management Is Important
A guide of things to consider when creating a hospital waste management plan.

Sharpsmart Sharps Containers: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The 2 year study, ‘Impact on Carbon Footprint: An LCA of Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers in a large US Hospital’ was conducted in an 850 bed acute care facility to determine the reduction of GHG Emissions from the Sharpsmart container.

The Secret to Sustainable Procurement within Healthcare
Discover the secret to sustainable procurement within healthcare so you can make environmentally informed purchasing decisions for your organisation.

Sharpsmart: Reusable Sharps Containers Assist in Cutting Carbon
This 12-month study across 10 UK hospitals proves that the introduction of Sharpsmart collectors decreased the average sharps waste and CO2 emissions.

Sharpsmart: 86% Carbon Emissions Reduction
This before/after intervention studies UK hospitals to attain information on the differences in CO2 emissions from reusable and disposable sharps systems.

A 95% Diversion of Healthcare Waste From High-Temperature Incineration
Since introducing the Sharpsmart Bag-to-Bed system, Hinchingbrooke Hospital hasn’t only met its 20-20-60 waste split targets, it has exceeded them.

Dramatic CO2 and Cost Reductions With a Safer Sharps System
Dramatic CO2 savings, a reduction in cost, point-of-use sharps safety, no injuries, and international recognition for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust following its implementation of Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps container system.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Trust
This case study documents the impact Sharpsmart was able to have on the CO2 emissions impact of Liverpool Women's NHS Trust

61% Healthcare Waste Diversion from Carbon-Intensive Treatment
Discover how East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust diverted 61% of their healthcare waste from carbon-intensive treatment.

Surprise High-Volume Metal Waste Diverted into Recycling
Discover how Bridgewater Community Healthcare diverted a surprisingly high volume of metal waste into recycling.