Helping Procurement Teams Navigate the Route to Net Zero
Sustainable solutions that fit seamlessly into your existing workflows and are kind to the earth and your budgets.
Achieve Your Facility’s Net Zero Objectives
Drive cost-effective outcomes in waste management through:
- Reduction in Single-Use Plastics
- Diversion from Carbon-Intensive Treatment
- Optimised Container Placement
Sustainability That Saves You Money
The NHS goal of achieving Net Zero has put added pressure on decision-makers to choose sustainable solutions.
Procurement teams like yourselves are continually working hard to drive efficiencies across procurement and purchasing. From supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and effective resource management.
Furthermore, you now need to find a sustainable solution that works alongside existing strategies. Whilst this is a positive development, it can prove difficult.
Especially when sustainable solutions are often big £££ investments.
So what should you be looking for from an environmentally-friendly solution?
- Systems that are proven to be cost-effective throughout their life cycle.
- Flexible solutions optimised for ongoing productivity.
- Streamlined workflows that improve labour efficiency.
A true solution should fit seamlessly into your existing workflows and support your strategies, not hinder them.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective route to Net Zero with access to accurate data and on-hand consultancy within the four walls of your organisation, get in touch.
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MINIMISE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Eliminate the tonnes of plastic generated during the manufacturing and incineration processes – reducing your overall waste volumes and their associated carbon emissions.
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AVOID CARBON-INTENSIVE TREATMENT
Minimise your environmental burden through the introduction of the offensive waste stream and an improved staff understanding of compliant segregation through hands-on training and education.
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OPTIMISED CONTAINER PLACEMENT
Ensure cost and labour efficiencies with an optimised waste management process from the point of production with the correct quantities and types of waste containers in the right places.
The Environmental Benefits Others Are Experiencing
Sharpsmart helped Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals enhance staff efficiency time and save money, as well as annually:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 82.8 tonnes
- Divert 14.84 tonnes of plastic from incineration
- Remove 1.3 tonnes of cardboard
Explore Our Net Zero Resources
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Excellence in Supply Awards
Sharpsmart Ltd recognised for sustainability credentials at NHS in the Midlands, excellence in supply awards.
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NHS Green Apple Success
NHS Trusts celebrate the success of their sustainability initiatives with the help of Sharpsmarts’ reusable sharps container system.
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The Hidden Cost of Plastic in Healthcare
This guest blog by Richard Hixson exposes the environmental impact of plastic in hospitals.
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Aligning with the Net Zero Supplier Framework
Aligning with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Framework is crucial for a greener healthcare.
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Navigating ERIC Data Reporting – Tips for NHS Healthcare Workers
Learn about navigating ERIC data reporting with a full understanding.
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The Life Journey of Our Reusable Sharps Containers
Where do reusable sharps containers come from?
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Expert Tips for Hospitals on the Route to Net Zero
The route to Net Zero is paved with green intentions… or something like that.
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Our Carbon Reduction Plan
Explore our strategies and commitments to reaching Net Zero by 2040.
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What is the Waste Hierarchy?
Explore some helpful steps for implementing the waste hierarchy that can be used for healthcare facilities of any size.
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How Offensive Waste Drives Sustainability
Utilising the offensive waste stream has been proven to drive sustainability in healthcare and significantly reduce carbon footprint
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A Method for Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Learn more about the role of reusable sharps containers in reducing single-use plastics in the NHS.
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Within Waste Management
Healthcare facilities are looking for additional ways to drive positive change and introduce more sustainable practices.
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What is Greener NHS?
The NHS has made a commitment to becoming a greener organisation and is the first national health service to commit to net zero.
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Our Commitment to Sustainability
We’ve developed our own route to net zero strategy, committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
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Our Sustainability
Through superior technology, reusable clinical waste containers and recycling initiatives, our sharps and clinical waste solutions minimise CO2 burden.
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Sustainable Operations
Sharpsmart’s green commitments far surpass its reusable containment systems and robotic washing technology, learn more.
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Metal Recycling Solutions
Sharpsmart’s metal waste recycling offering is specifically designed to reduce carbon footprint in theatres and surgical areas.
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Case Study: Peterborough & Stamford
Two UK Healthcare facilities were able to drastically reduce their CO2 production and sharps waste volumes by switching to a reusable sharps container.
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Case Study: Royal Free
Royal Free Trust was able to reduce their CO2 emissions by over 150 tones and reduce sharps waste volume by over 25 tonnes – all by partnering with Sharpsmart.
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Case Study: Liverpool Women’s
The Trust was in need of a more sustainable sharps management program that impacted their CO2 emissions and environmental footprint
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Clinical Waste Optimisation
Introduce new waste streams and divert waste from carbon intensive outlets with the bag-to-bed system.
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Resource: Life Cycle Carbon Footprint
The article compares the global warming potential (GWP) of 40 acute NHS Trust hospitals converting from single-use to reusable sharps containers.
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Green Apple Environment Awards
Explore our partner’s success at the annual ‘Green Apple Environment Awards’, an international campaign designed to recognise environmental best practice.
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PR Study: Impact on Life Cycle Carbon Footprint
This study published in the British Medical Journal Open is an before/after intervention study to determine impact on life-cycle carbon footprint of sharps containers in 40 NHS trusts.
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Disposable vs Reusables
Learn more about reusable containers and how they improve safety in your facility and reduce your environmental impact.
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Exploring Environmental Impacts
Exploring the environmental impact of reusable vs. single-use sharps containers
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Excellence in Supply Awards
Sharpsmart Ltd recognised for sustainability credentials at NHS in the Midlands, excellence in supply awards.
Find Out More -
NHS Green Apple Success
NHS Trusts celebrate the success of their sustainability initiatives with the help of Sharpsmarts’ reusable sharps container system.
Take A Look -
The Hidden Cost of Plastic in Healthcare
This guest blog by Richard Hixson exposes the environmental impact of plastic in hospitals.
Read More -
Aligning with the Net Zero Supplier Framework
Aligning with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Framework is crucial for a greener healthcare.
Read More
The Cost-Effective Approach to Net Zero
We do more than provide cost-effective waste solutions that are designed to save you money throughout the life cycle – we’re here to help you navigate Net Zero.
Sharpsmart has over 20 years of experience collaborating with procurement teams to identify the ideal waste management strategies for their specific facility’s needs.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective route to Net Zero with access to accurate data when you need it – speak to one of our experts.