Sustainability & Carbon Reduction
A Prevention of 401,760 Single-Use Plastic Sharps Containers
Sharpsmart’s reusable waste containment solutions have improved waste management within this organisation and ensured a more succinct waste disposal process.
New Hanover Regional Medical Centre
New Hanover Regional Medical Centre, a 692 bed hospital located in Wilmington NC reduced 50 tons of sharps from going into landfills in 2 years.
A 42% Reduction of Overtreated Waste within 5 Months
Learn how Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust doubled their offensive waste output within 5 months, exceeding the 20-20-60 waste split.
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.
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.
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.
The Hidden Cost of Plastic in Healthcare
This guest blog by Richard Hixson exposes the environmental impact of plastic in hospitals & offers solutions for minimising harm through waste management.
Small Space, Big Impact: Ambulance Sharps Disposal
Nerams Ltd has become the first private ambulance service in the UK to implement Sharpsmart's safe and sustainable reusable sharps waste system.
Navigating ERIC Data Reporting – Tips for NHS Healthcare Workers
We felt it was time to get better acquainted with ERIC, but before we get ahead of ourselves, we don’t […]
UK Plastic Packaging Tax: How the Healthcare Market Can Change in Response
UK healthcare providers can avoid the new plastic packaging tax by using reusable containers. Learn about the new regulation and how it impacts healthcare waste.
Aligning With the NHS Net Zero Supplier Framework
Aligning with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Framework is crucial for a greener healthcare industry. Discover the challenges of doing so for smaller businesses.
Expert Tips for Hospitals on the Route to Net Zero
The route to Net Zero is paved with green intentions… or something like that. We’ve sought the advice of a handful of our sustainability experts to round up some helpful tips for hospitals on the route to Net Zero.