Sharpsmart Spotlight on Carl Oneill
Inside Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart Spotlight: Carl O’Neill

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Standards & Regulations

Who Can Use the HTM 07-01 to Navigate Waste Management?

What would you say if we told you there’s a tool to help you navigate waste management? Whether you’re a […]

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Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Identify and Dispose of Infectious Waste

This mini-guide on infectious waste management will enable you to handle and dispose of such waste with the confidence that you’re making healthcare safer.

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Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.