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What Are the EWC Codes for Healthcare Waste?
Understanding the EWC Codes for healthcare waste will enable you to correctly identify and classify each waste type.
The Healthcare Workers’ Waste Management Checklist
Sharpsmart Reusables vs Single-Use Containing Recycled Polymer
122 Hours of Clinical Staff Time Saved Annually
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What Are the EWC Codes for Healthcare Waste?
Understanding the EWC Codes for healthcare waste will enable you to correctly identify and classify each waste type.
The Healthcare Workers’ Waste Management Checklist
Who Is Affected by Improper Clinical Waste Disposal?
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
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.
Waste Segregation Matrix Poster
This educative colour-coded waste matrix outlines correct containers and contents for disposal of all streams of healthcare waste.
Videos
How Can You Prevent Needlestick Injuries within the Clinical Setting?
In this video, expert healthcare waste consultant Mary Kenyon offers practical advice for preventing needlestick injuries within the clinical environment.
What Category Is Mpox Waste within the Healthcare Setting?
Sharpsmart Installation Process
Case Studies
122 Hours of Clinical Staff Time Saved Annually
Royal Oldham Hospital achieved an annual saving of 122 hours of clinical staff time. Find out how they did it!
NSIs Reduced by Over 85% After Switching Sharps Containers
A Total Waste Solution to a Series of Healthcare Challenges
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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