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07 February 2023

Clinical waste disposal – How can you make it more sustainable?

Written by Patrick Over
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Clinical waste – both Orange Clinical/Infectious and Yellow Clinical/Highly Infectious – is one of the most common waste streams in healthcare settings. However, are you certain that you are segregating this waste correctly as well as disposing of it...
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15 June 2022

Clinical Waste Bags – Sustainable Range!

Written by Patrick Over
Ten elephants weigh around 80 tonnes, the amount of new plastic use saved by Initial Medical's new clinical waste bags
As part of Initial Medical’s ongoing environmental promise, we are proud to introduce a new solution – Sustainable Clinical Waste Bags. As you are probably already aware, plastic pollution has become a significant problem in the modern world. In...
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Healthcare Waste
18 May 2022

Plastic pollution – the UK problem

Written by Patrick Over
Plastic pollution from PPE in the sea
The fight against plastic pollution is an ongoing concern. But what are the UK statistics and how can professionals make a difference? Currently, the UK is estimated to generate around 2.36 metric tons (mt) of plastic waste per year....
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05 January 2022

Back to basics

Written by Patrick Over
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A dental practice will naturally generate many different types of waste throughout the day. In order to remain compliant, protect people and safeguard the planet, correct waste disposal is paramount. As such, it’s time to go back to basics...
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29 November 2021

Safe management of healthcare waste

Written by Patrick Over
healthcare waste PPE in waste bin
Waste management in healthcare is crucial. Not only does the correct disposal of healthcare waste help keep people safe, but it is also more beneficial for the environment. So, how is healthcare waste categorised and why is proper waste...
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10 March 2020

Come and See Initial Medical at ACE!

Written by Abbey Mackie
Initial Medical is thrilled to announce that it will have a stand at this year’s Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE). It will provide a great chance to meet the team from Initial Medical and ask them about all things...
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