Inside Sharpsmart

Normanton: A Site Visit That Built Customer Confidence

Confidence in a healthcare waste partner hinges on more than collection schedules. It’s built on knowing what happens after waste […]

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Circular Healthcare Through a Waste Lens

The UK Circularity Gap Report found that the UK’s circularity rate sits at just 7.5% – meaning over 90% of […]

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Remembering Our Small Beginnings

As we celebrate our 40 years in business, there is some nostalgia looking back and seeing the historical milestones which have inspired and informed our present.

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The Working Life of a Sharpsmart Reusable Container

Reusable sharps containers are not only safer, but they also eliminate a significantly reduced CO2 burden across their life cycle.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

The Dos and Don’ts of Sharps Safety

Adhere to regulations when disposing of sharps in your healthcare facility, as failure to comply may result in major consequences.

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Building Healthcare Waste Resilience in Normanton

Do you know when healthcare waste resilience is built into practice? It’s long before a collection vehicle even arrives at […]

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Shaping the Future of Hospital Waste with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan

Where do you see your hospital in 10 years? The NHS 10 Year Health Plan may give you a clue […]

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How to Become an NHS Waste Manager

A look at the day-to-day work of an NHS Waste Manager, what’s needed to get started, and some expert tips from experienced team members.

Infection Prevention & Control

How Healthcare Waste Management Can Impact Infection Control

A look at how healthcare waste management can impact infection control and how an optimised approach can be designed to reduce infection risk.

Infection Prevention & Control

Are Sharpsmart’s Reusable Sharps Containers an Infection Risk?

Ever wondered if reusable sharps containers are an infection risk? If so, you’re not alone – but what does the […]

Instructional & Product Overview

The Importance of Correct Healthcare Waste Bin Tagging

Ever had a bin that just doesn’t get collected? Or waste volumes that spike without explanation? We might know why… […]

Standards & Regulations

Common Healthcare Waste Challenges Faced by Clinical Staff

An overview of the common healthcare waste challenges faced by clinical staff each day and practical solutions for overcoming them.