Knowledge Centre

Knowledge Centre

As a clinical partner, we want to empower you to provide a safer environment for your staff, greater waste segregation outcomes for lower environmental impact, and a more efficient workflow. To do this, we have compiled some of our best resources to help you achieve safety in sharps handling and optimised clinical waste management within your facility. 

Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers

Never purchase a single use sharps container again! Reusable sharps containers provid...

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Needlestick Injury Reduction Strategies in Hospitals

Methods to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries in healthcare facilities.

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The Pyramid Effect in Sharps Containers

Reusable sharps containers are susceptible to the Pyramid Effect - causing inefficien...

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Sharpsmart and NHS Nightingale partner for healthcare waste services

Our teams worked together to scale clinical waste services up to a 4,000 bed hospital...

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Trustworthy Facts on COVID-19 Waste Handling

Clear guidelines for managing waste that has been in contact with Coronavirus patient...

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Don't be basic - go reusable

It's cool to care about the environment! Choose reusable clinical waste and sharps so...

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Clinical Waste Considerations for GPs

Top healthcare waste management concerns for Doctors and General Practitioners.

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Karen Daley: Needlestick Injury Survivor & Safety Advocate

Karen Daley, former President of the American Nurses Association, spent time with us...

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