Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

A Method for Reducing Single-Use Plastics in the NHS

How reusable sharps containers can reduce single-use plastics in the NHS and make it a more sustainable, cost-effective, and safer system for staff and patients.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

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 […]

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Resources for Preventing Needlestick Injuries

Needlestick injuries come with a cost – both a financial cost and a human cost. Here are some helpful resources for preventing needlestick injuries.

Standards & Regulations

A Change to POPs Regulations: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the change to POPs regulations and how to maintain compliance with the new regulations restricting the storage and disposal of POPs.

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.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

NHS England Release 3 New Tools for More Sustainable Healthcare Waste Management

As one of the largest producers of waste in the UK, NHS England have released 3 new tools to aid more sustainable healthcare waste management efforts.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

The Proven Carbon Footprint Reduction of Switching to Reusables

A deeper look at the net zero goal of the NHS and the peer-reviewed proven carbon footprint reduction of switching to reusable waste containers.

Standards & Regulations

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.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

What Is Greener NHS and How Will It Reach Net Zero Carbon?

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.

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Our Commitment to NHS Sustainability Goals

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

Standards & Regulations

How to Dispose of Sharps Waste

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