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...
Wheelie bins are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, with waste products waiting to be collected for recycling, landfill, or incineration. Initial Medical investigated just how great the microbial contamination of wheelie bins is by using ATP swabs, and...
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:...
Hundreds of millions of tonnes of waste are generated in the UK every year. This impacts the natural world in two distinct ways – both of which relate to waste management. The first problem occurs when waste items are discarded...
Did you know that marine plant life generates 70% of the oxygen we breathe?1 Ocean life is one of our most important ecosystems – keeping the oceans clean helps support those ecosystems. Yet humans continue to destroy them with...
It is becoming increasingly clear that we all need to do our bit to minimise our impact on the environment. Alongside this, in healthcare settings, another modern challenge is the spread of infection, and the growing rate of antimicrobial...
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...
To help meet the Government’s vaccine pledges, various temporary vaccination centres have been set up across the UK. Buildings forced to close to their usual clientele have been repurposed in order to provide locations for the administration of vaccinations...