Case Study: Yeovil District Hospital Trusts across the country utilise various different types of containment for the collection and disposal of their sharps. The majority of Trusts use the common type of burn bins which are heavily utilised across the healthcare industry, and produced by a number of different companies. Whilst these types of bins do meet current guidance on disposal of sharp waste, they’re not always the most sustainable option. THE CHALLENGE With statistics showing that the average hospital generates 12 kilograms of waste per patient each day, the volume of waste generated as a result of burning plastic is known to contribute heavily to environmental issues and the ever-present threat of Climate Change. THE SOLUTIONS THE RESULTS As a hospital with sustainability at th

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