Article published in UK "Inside Hospitals" magazine discussing the Green Apple Environment Award given to Rotheram NHS Foundation Trust for its implementation of Sharpsmart reusable sharps container system.
Studies & articles
Internationally compliant 12 month before/after Life Cycle Assessment of the carbon footprint of Sharpsmarts and disposable sharps containers. Presented at LCA XI Conference in Chicago on 4 Oct 2011.
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Article published in Medical Tourism Jan/Feb 2012 discussing reduction of Global Warming Potential in a Chicago, IL 900-bed acute care hospital.
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Abstract of Life Cycle Assessment study of reusable and disposable sharps containers published in Waste Management & Research journal, June 2012 issue, showing 84% reduction of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions through use of Sharpsmart Reusable Safety Device.
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An innovative system in the UK is proving to be a major factor in improving the patient environment, reducing risk and providing reductions in clinical waste volumes and costs at many hospitals.
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2011 - 2012 Report on Increasing incidence of Clostridium difficile infections in Australia. Published by Medical Journal of Australia March 2014.
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General Specification For Waste Services
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