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27/08/2026

Did you know? Sharpsmart reusables have more peer-reviewed research than all competitor containers combined! 🥇

See all of our research papers here 👉 https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-02-10/8z99mf

Discover the Sharpsmart Difference for your organisation here 👉 https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-01-12/8z66tp

24/08/2026

Secure pharmaceutical waste disposal is about more than compliance. It's about protecting people, preventing unauthorised access and reducing risk throughout the waste journey.

Designed specifically for pharmaceutical waste, the Sharpsmart Pharma Range combines hands-free disposal, inbuilt security features and tamper-resistant containment to help healthcare facilities safely manage expired, partially used and contaminated medications.

Discover how clinically designed pharmaceutical waste containers can support safer healthcare environments.

Learn more: https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-06-23/8znwbt

Protect disposed drugs & medications from unauthorised access with our secure, mobile pharmaceutical waste bins. Discover the Pharma Range. Request a sample.

19/08/2026

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan asks healthcare organisations to rethink what has become the norm.

That same thinking belongs in hospital waste.

Waste moves through wards, theatres, treatment rooms, sluices, pharmacies, corridors, service areas and waste compounds every day. It affects clinical behaviour, staff safety, infection prevention, sustainability, compliance and cost.

So why should it be treated as a back-of-house collection issue?

Shaping the Future of Hospital Waste is about helping acute healthcare teams build waste systems that are:

🟡 Integrated, with waste streams managed as one connected strategy
🟡 Measurable, with data that supports clearer decisions and continuous improvement
🟡 Preventative, with safer containment, better segregation and risk reduction built into the system

The hospitals of the future need support systems that are ready for the future too.
Sharpsmart is helping healthcare teams move beyond waste collection and towards a safer, smarter and more sustainable way to manage hospital waste.

17/08/2026

When we think about infection prevention and control, hand hygiene and cleaning protocols often take centre stage.

But what about waste management?

Every waste container, disposal process and transport route has the potential to influence infection risk within a healthcare environment. When designed well, waste systems become a powerful yet often overlooked part of an effective IPC strategy.

Our latest blog explores the relationship between healthcare waste management and infection prevention, and why it's time to view waste as more than just a by-product of care.

Read more: https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-03-30/8zfq62

A look at how healthcare waste management can impact infection control and how an optimised approach can be designed to reduce infection risk.

12/08/2026

Managing healthcare waste safely isn’t just about what happens in the waste compound. It’s about what happens where care is delivered – inside clinical environments.

We’ve understood this from day one – working alongside the people who use sharps and clinical waste systems every day.

SO, what is the Sharpsmart Difference?

It’s our commitment to working inside the four walls of healthcare facilities.

It’s the way we partner with organisations to design safer, smarter and more sustainable waste management systems that protect people, support compliance and deliver measurable outcomes.

It’s healthcare waste management built on partnership, not transactions.

Learn more 👉 https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-01-12/8z66tp

10/08/2026

The people who use a healthcare waste solution every day are often the best judges of its impact.

From reducing needlestick injury risk to supporting sustainability goals and improving operational efficiency, we're proud to work alongside healthcare organisations across the UK.

Take a look through some of the feedback we've received from customers and healthcare professionals, and hear first-hand about their experience with Sharpsmart.

Learn more about our approach: https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-06-23/8znwbf

07/08/2026

Who are the people behind the world’s safest sharps container?

They’re the very same people who make the Sharpsmart Difference!

What is the Sharpsmart Difference?

It’s our commitment to working inside the four walls of healthcare facilities, partnering with the people at every step of the waste journey, from the frontlines to the back end.

We’ve known from day one that managing healthcare waste safely isn’t just about what happens in the waste compound – it begins inside the four walls.

Learn more 👉 https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-01-12/8z66tp

05/08/2026

Hospital waste is easier to improve when every stream is managed as part of one connected system.

Sharpsmart’s Total Waste Management approach brings clinical, domestic and specialist waste streams under a single strategy, helping hospitals reduce fragmentation and improve visibility across safety, compliance, cost and sustainability.

That means:
🟡 One accountable partner
🟡 More consistent processes
🟡 Clearer reporting
🟡 Better alignment across waste streams
🟡 Less complexity for hospital teams

Because shaping the future of hospital waste is not about managing more moving parts.
It is about connecting them.

04/08/2026

The NHS has set ambitious net zero targets, but achieving them requires practical changes that deliver measurable results.

Published in BMJ Open, research examining 40 NHS Trusts found that switching from single-use to reusable sharps containers reduced global warming potential by 83.9%, eliminated the manufacture of 1.7 million single-use containers, and significantly reduced plastic waste, cardboard consumption and labour requirements.

It's a powerful example of how sustainable purchasing decisions can support both environmental and operational goals across healthcare.

Read the research: https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2024-06-10/8x9cmt

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

03/08/2026

National Immunisation Awareness Month is a reminder of the vital role vaccinations play in protecting public health. But behind every vaccination programme is the need to protect the healthcare workers delivering it.

From vaccine administration to safe disposal, every step matters. Ensuring sharps are handled and disposed of correctly helps reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and protects staff from avoidable harm.

Discover practical resources and guidance to support sharps safety in healthcare settings: https://info.sharpsmart.co.uk/l/984121/2026-06-23/8znwbx

Explore needlestick safety resources, guidance and practical tools to help prevent sharps injuries in healthcare settings.