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 As we enter late spring, it’s a great time to review your storage areas and address any outdated items...
Aesthetics waste includes medical equipment and materials used in cosmetic and beauty treatments, and most are a form of clinical waste. Aesthetics waste streams should be disposed of in colour-coded containers, based on the type and risks that they...
The black and yellow offensive waste stream, also known as the tiger stripe, is for non-hazardous and non-infectious waste that may still be unpleasant to deal with because of its odour or appearance. Examples of this type of waste...
Orange is one of the most energetic, attention-grabbing and positive colours, and can impact our feelings. It is, most often, bright but in healthcare it often appears in décor and architecture as peach, a muted option in the orange...
The colour yellow is seen all around us in everyday life, from bumblebees to daffodils to lemons – and it tends to stand out. The bright, energetic colour can elicit a number of responses depending on the context around...
Every healthcare practice should know how to complete a pre-acceptance waste audit. It’s an essential part of your disposal workflows and means that your healthcare waste can be safely and efficiently managed, tracked, and disposed of. It is entirely...
Improper handling of clinical waste imposes significant health and environmental risks. Strict regulations are in place to ensure proper clinical waste management and disposal. Here are seven vital considerations to ensure your clinical waste disposal complies with all regulations:...
For many of us, Christmas time brings festive cheer, great food, and gifts, but also an extensive amount of waste. Whilst we’re looking to build a greener world, it’s easy to get caught up in the season and turn...
NHS England has announced a new strategy to improve the sustainability of service providers across the nation. As part of a collection of documents that include the newly revised HTM 07-01, this new campaign will address clinical waste generation...
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...