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Smarter Healthcare Webinar: The Story Behind ISO 23907-2
Why does sharps container design matter? What does ISO compliance mean for the safety of healthcare providers? Why did reusable […]
Making Healthcare Safer Since January 6, 1986
Smarter Healthcare Webinar: The Story Behind ISO 23907-2
A Simple Switch That Significantly Reduced Costs and CO2e
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Smarter Healthcare Webinar: The Story Behind ISO 23907-2
Why does sharps container design matter? What does ISO compliance mean for the safety of healthcare providers? Why did reusable […]
Making Healthcare Safer Since January 6, 1986
How It’s Done: Testing Reusable Sharps Containers to ISO Standards
Research
Sharpsmart Reusables vs Single-Use Containing Recycled Polymer
The study compares the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of single-use sharps containers manufactured with 80% recycled polymer with Sharpsmart reusable sharps containers.
Sharpsmart: Impact on Life-Cycle Carbon Footprint
Tonnes of Plastic Reduced with Reusable Sharps Containers
C-Diff Transmission Potential with Sharps Containers
Resources
How to Break the Chain of Infection Poster
Wondering how you can break the chain of infection? We’ve packed all the info into a handy free poster that you can download and keep front and centre in your ward or team area.
Research Study: 86.3% Carbon Emissions Reduction with a Reusable Sharps Container
The study compares the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of single-use sharps containers manufactured with 80% recycled polymer with Sharpsmart reusable sharps containers.
The Healthcare Workers’ Waste Management Checklist
We’ve broken our Healthcare Waste Management Checklist into three important stages: before, during and after disposal.
Sustainability and Social Value Report 2024
A summary of the environmental and social value progress and goals Sharpsmart is working towards.
Videos
Smarter Healthcare Webinar: The Story Behind ISO 23907-2
Hear the story behind ISO 23907-2 — the global standard for reusable sharps containers – from the UK’s representative on the ISO 23907 committee, Neil Robinson.
How Can You Prevent Needlestick Injuries within the Clinical Setting?
What Category Is Mpox Waste within the Healthcare Setting?
Case Studies
A Simple Switch That Significantly Reduced Costs and CO2e
A disposal compliance question led County Hospital to significantly reduce costs and CO2e with a simple switch.
122 Hours of Clinical Staff Time Saved Annually
NSIs Reduced by Over 85% After Switching Sharps Containers
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Explore our latest blog posts and industry news articlesBlog
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Explore Daniels’ peer reviewed studies and research papersResearch
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Explore educational tools and waste management resourcesResources
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Explore our video hub for instructional videos and moreVideos
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Explore our proven results working with US healthcareCase Studies