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. 

What Goes in an Orange Lidded Container?

Learn about what waste you can dispose of within the Sharpsmart orange lidded sharps...

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What Goes in a Grey Lidded, Green Container?

Learn about what waste you can dispose of within the Sharpsmart MR64 metals recycling...

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What Goes in a Blue Lidded Container?

Learn about what waste you can dispose of within the Sharpsmart blue lidded pharmaceu...

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Waste Container Colours Explained

Learn about the different coloured containers and which types of waste you can dispos...

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Case Study: Reusable Sharps Containers at UHCW NHS Trust

This case study explores the outcomes of a sustainability assessment of Sharpsmart re...

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How to Handle Waste Generated from Surgical Procedures

Surgical waste is broadly defined as any type of biological waste that is removed fro...

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The Sustainable Lifecycle of a Reusable Container

Reusable sharps containers are not only safer, but they also eliminate a significantl...

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Sharpsmart Lifecyle Carbon Study

PR Study: Sharpsmart Impact on Life-Cycle Carbon Footprint

This study examined the impact on life-cycle carbon footprint of Sharpsmart cont...

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