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Our Commitment to NHS Sustainability Goals 

 

Through greener products, waste reduction initiatives, and industry-redefining processes, our sustainability transformation strategies are driving the carbon reduction goals of not only our own business, but the entire UK healthcare sector.

 

 

Achieving Net Zero

Sharpsmart is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 and leading the healthcare waste industry in practices that minimise ecological impact through innovation and offering total waste management solutions that help to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare waste.

We’re helping to transform the environmental footprint of NHS Hospitals and Trusts across the UK with solutions including:

  • Reusable containers for sharps and clinical waste.
  • Closed-loop sharps waste treatment and alternative treatment of infectious waste.
  • Transparent, accessible, and accurate waste data collection.
  • And more!

Our reusable sharps waste containers achieve an 84% reduction in CO2e vs single-use bins – click here to see the peer-reviewed study in the British Medical Journal Open.

Our experts are on hand to support you and your healthcare facility on the route to net zero. Enquire today set up a meeting and take the greening of your waste to the next level.

 

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Our Sustainability Playbook

Net Zero Carbon Emissions

We will strive to reduce our internal carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by cutting our energy/fuel use, switching to low carbon energy sources and, finally, by offsetting any residual carbon emissions.

Zero Waste to Landfill

We will strive to eliminate, and/or divert all waste into the most sustainable outlets through the redesign of our products/processes and collaborating with forward-thinking partners.

Build a Sustainable Value Chain

Our vision is to provide all our customers with a true circular economy service through driving change within our supply chain and taking a whole value chain approach to sustainability.


View Our Carbon Reduction Plan

Transforming sustainability goals in healthcare waste management.

As an organisation, we are committed to bold collective action in decarbonising our operations and partnership strategies. Take a look at our Carbon Reduction Plan which details our commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. 


 

VIEW OUR CARBON REDUCTION PLAN

 

 

Explore Strategies to Navigate Your Net Zero

Net Zero | For Waste Managers

Explore how waste managers can drive efficiences and Net Zero initiatives across waste management practices with the NHS and clinical waste.
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Net Zero | For Sustainability Managers

Explore how sustainability managers can drive efficiences and Net Zero initiatives across waste management practices with the NHS and...
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Net Zero | For Clinical Executives

Explore how clinical executives can drive efficiences and Net Zero initiatives across waste management practices with the NHS and clinical...
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Net Zero | For Procurement and Purchasing

Explore how procurement and purchasing can drive efficiences and Net Zero initiatives across waste management practices with the NHS and...
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Net Zero | For Infection Control

Explore how infection prevention and control teams can drive efficiences and Net Zero initiatives across waste management practices with the...
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Net Zero | Waste Segregation

Explore how you can educate staff on best practices to ensure the correct classification and disposal of waste to avoid overtreatment.
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Net Zero | Waste Optimisation

Explore how you can maximise efficiences at the point of production to reduce waste volumes and carbon emissions.
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Net Zero | Data Accuracy

Explore how data accuracy can support your route to net zero and help your site acheive it's carbon reduction goals.
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Net Zero | Sustainable Procurement

Explore how you can select products and services with proven environmental and social value principles.
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Net Zero | Plastic Reduction

Explore how plastic reduction can support your route to net zero and help your site acheive it's carbon reduction goals.
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The 7 Pillars That Will Guide Our Journey

Explore Our Net Zero Resources

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 tonnes 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.

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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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Take the Greening of your waste to The Next Level.

To learn more about modern waste containment that drives the highest levels of GHG + CO2 Emissions reduction in the Industry, reach out to one of our environmental experts. 

We will talk you through how you can make small changes that will have a significant environmental impact across the full life cycle of waste management - manufacturing, supply chain, transport, treatment and disposal. 


 

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