Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

Our Carbon Reduction Plan
Waste management solutions that reduce environmental impact is in our DNA – greener products, waste reduction initiatives, and industry-redefining processes.

How Offensive Waste Drives Sustainability in Healthcare
An in-depth look at how the offensive waste stream can be used to drive sustainability in healthcare.

The Key Themes and Targets of the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy
The key themes and targets of the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy as outlined within the main document and its appendices.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Within Waste Management
Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint and improve overall sustainability efforts within healthcare waste management.

NHS England Release 3 New Tools for More Sustainable Healthcare Waste Management
As one of the largest producers of waste in the UK, NHS England have released 3 new tools to aid more sustainable healthcare waste management efforts.

The Proven Carbon Footprint Reduction of Switching to Reusables
A deeper look at the net zero goal of the NHS and the peer-reviewed proven carbon footprint reduction of switching to reusable waste containers.