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11 July 2025

How can a dental practice be greener?

Written by Rebecca Waters
Dentist and dental assistant treating a smiling child in a bright, welcoming dental clinic
Small changes around a dental practice can be good for the environment, as well as the safety and happiness of patients and clinicians. From different uses of practice spaces to the items used in everyday workflows, it’s possible to...
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Healthcare Waste
09 July 2025

Ethics in dental waste management

Written by Rebecca Waters
New Waste Regulations for Dental Practices Medical
Managing healthcare and dental waste can be a tricky task, but completing it correctly can have ethical connotations.  Clinicians have a responsibility to protect the health of colleagues, patients, and the environment. Waste produced in dentistry puts each of...
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Healthcare Waste
26 June 2025

Waste Categories for Patients with an Infection

Written by Rebecca Waters
Yellow and Orange Medical Waste Bags
There is set guidance for segregating waste depending on the hazards it presents. One of these hazards is a risk of infection, which is influenced by patient health. What makes patient waste hazardous? For a waste item to be...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste
24 June 2025

Declutter Your Dental Practice: The Safe and Compliant Way to Dispose of Old Equipment

Written by Rebecca Waters
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Keeping your dental practice clean and efficient is crucial, and that includes managing the disposal of old or redundant equipment. As we enter late spring, it’s a great time to review your storage areas and address any outdated items...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste
24 June 2025

The importance of waste containers at points of use

Written by Rebecca Waters
laboratory waste container
Laboratories must safely discard products every day. Waste management is a predictable part of laboratory workflows, and so it’s possible to optimise the daily routine by placing containers at points of use. There are several advantages of conveniently placed...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste
19 June 2025

How Aircare Improves the Washroom Experience

Written by Jamie Woodhall
An 'Initial' branded white air care unit mounted on a tiled wall in a modern, clean washroom.
Step into any washroom and pause. What do you notice first? Chances are, it’s not the taps or the tiles, but the air. Air quality is a quiet force that shapes our impression of a space long before we...
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Air Care, Washroom Services
18 June 2025

Why Your Workplace Needs Incontinence Waste Disposal

Written by Jamie Woodhall
Initial Supports world continence week
Have you ever considered what happens when an employee quietly struggles with incontinence at work? It’s a subject often given little consideration and yet it’s surprisingly common. In fact, approximately 423 million people worldwide over age 20 live with...
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Washroom Services
06 June 2025

Initial Medical Myth Busters – Are teeth anatomical waste?

Written by Rebecca Waters
Gloved hands using a dental tool to work on a tooth model, representing dental procedures that generate waste
Tooth extractions are needed for various reasons in dental care, but make no mistake, they aren’t anatomical waste. At least, teeth don’t need to be discarded as anatomical waste in the same way that other soft and hard tissues...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste, Sharps Disposal
05 June 2025

Beyond Compliance: Why a Pre-Acceptance Audit Safeguards Your Healthcare Business

Written by Rebecca Waters
Healthcare professional writing on a clipboard.
Every busy healthcare practice juggles countless priorities. Patients need attention, staff require training, and regulations must be followed. In the hustle, a pre-acceptance waste audit might seem like just another task to tick off. But imagine discovering your clinic’s...
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Clinical Waste, Healthcare Waste, Sharps Disposal
21 May 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Providing a Washroom That Helps Ensure Period Dignity 

Written by Sian Walkling
A woman with a selection of menstrual products, including pads and tampons.
There’s something quietly revolutionary about a well-stocked, stigma-free washroom. It may not shout, but it speaks volumes. In offices, schools, and public spaces across the UK, the conversation around period dignity is finally starting to echo beyond the cubicle...
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Period Dignity, Washroom Services
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