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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

What Is Greener NHS and How Will It Reach Net Zero Carbon?

In recent years, the NHS has made a commitment to becoming a greener organisation and is the first national health service to commit to reaching net zero carbon emissions.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Our Commitment to NHS Sustainability Goals

Learn about Sharpsmart’s commitment to NHS sustainability goals & how we’re supporting net zero by reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare waste.

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Standards & Regulations

How to Dispose of Sharps Waste

Compliant processes and disposal practices of sharps waste can aid in the reduction of risks associated with contamination or infection of bloodborne pathogens.

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Inside Sharpsmart

What Happens to Sharps after Use?

Correct disposal of sharps waste is essential to protect the health and safety of healthcare providers, patients, and the general public.

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Uncategorized

How Should Cytotoxic Waste be Disposed of?

Proper disposal of cytotoxic waste is essential not only for safety, but in order to maintain compliance with governmental regulations. Failure to do so can result in costly fines and penalties, as well as damage to reputation

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Uncategorized

Understanding Correct Segregation of Healthcare Waste

Segregation is key to the correct disposal of healthcare waste, especially with infectious from non-infectious waste. Here’s what you need to know to understand correct segregation.

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Uncategorized

Case Study: Blended Learning at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal develops unique blended learning approach to enhance waste segregation.

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

What goes into a Pharmaceutical Waste Container?

Knowing what goes into a pharmaceutical waste container and what doesn’t is the starting point for compliant pharmaceutical waste management.

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

Case Study: Reusable Sharps Containers at UHCW NHS Trust

This case study explores the outcomes of a sustainability assessment of Sharpsmart reusable containers at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Handle Waste Generated from Surgical Procedures

Surgical waste is broadly defined as any type of biological waste that is removed from a patient during surgery.