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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The annual ‘Green Apple Awards’ is a popular international environmental campaign designed to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world.