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What Happens to Sharps after Use?

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

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How Should Cytotoxic Waste be Disposed of?

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

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Understanding Correct Segregation of Healthcare Waste

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.

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Case Study: Blended Learning at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Sharps Injury & Prevention

What goes into a Pharmaceutical Waste Container?

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

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Case Study: Reusable Sharps Containers at UHCW NHS Trust

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

Sharps Injury & Prevention

How to Handle Waste Generated from Surgical Procedures

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

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

The Sustainable Lifecycle of a Reusable Container

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

Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

Revisiting Successes in Sustainability: Green Apple Awards

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

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How Our Reusable Containers Are Washed and Sanitised

Promoting safety for healthcare providers, the public, and the environment is our focus, and as such, our products are designed to not only minimise waste heading to landfills but also reduce greenhouse gases.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Sharps Removal: Best Practices

Creating a safe environment for healthcare professionals is essential in preventing sharps related injuries.

Sharps Injury & Prevention

Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers

Learn more about reusable containers and how they improve safety in your facility and reduce your environmental impact.