Sustainability & Carbon Reduction

The article compares the global warming potential (GWP) of 40 acute NHS Trust hospitals converting from single-use plastic containers to reusable sharps containers.

This article explores the positive impacts that the Sharpsmart system had on a 400 bed small acute trust, including a reduction in sharps injuries, a reduction in their carbon footprint, and cost and time savings for staff.

This paper acknowledges the significant impact that reusable containers have had on healthcare facilities and discusses the growth of the market.

This 12-month study across 10 UK hospitals proves that the introduction of Sharpsmart collectors decreased the average sharps waste and CO2 emissions.

A 12 month study determining the effect of the Sharpsmart on greenhouse gas emissions and sharps injuries at the 500 bed Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Hospital.

The 2 year study, ‘Impact on Carbon Footprint: An LCA of Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers in a large US Hospital’ was conducted in an 850 bed acute care facility to determine the reduction of GHG Emissions from the Sharpsmart container.

This before/after intervention studies UK hospitals to attain information on the differences in CO2 emissions from reusable and disposable sharps systems.

This 2 year study researched the Impact on Carbon Footprint of Disposable vs Reusable Sharps Containers in a...

New Hanover Regional Medical Centre, a 692 bed hospital located in Wilmington NC reduced 50 tons of sharps from...

A deeper look at the net zero goal of the NHS and the peer-reviewed proven carbon footprint reduction of switching to reusable waste containers.

The importance of sustainable healthcare practices has never been more important. Learn steps to take for a more environmentally responsible workplace.

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