Inside Sharpsmart

The Life Journey of Our Reusable Sharps Containers

Where do reusable sharps containers come from? What happens to them when they’re finished with? Are they recycled?

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Our Carbon Reduction Plan

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

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Why Should You Report A Needlestick Injury?

Needlestick injuries are one of the biggest hazards within the healthcare environment, but so many still go unreported. Learn why you should always report NSIs.

Uncategorized

Case Study: Healthcare Waste Management

Sharpsmart are a trusted healthcare waste management partner known for developing solutions that increase safety for staff and patients whilst improving environmental performance.

Standards & Regulations

HTM 07-01: A Summary of the Key Changes

The refreshed HTM 07-01 is the first major update to this health technical memorandum in 10 years – this updated version puts an added emphasis on sustainability with a strategic alignment for managing waste.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

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

5 Ways Sharpsmart’s Reusable Containers Minimise Infection Risk

The safety of both patients and staff is a high priority in the healthcare industry. One method of ensuring the […]

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Protect Healthcare Workers From Sharps Injuries

A look at the Royal College of Nursing’s sharps injury prevention guidance to see how the hierarchy of controls can be applied to sharps safety.