Protecting our environment
The last year or two have been noticeable for the clamour of voices protesting, in most cases not inappropriately, about the precarious state of the global environment. After protests and […]
waste
NHS a ‘significant polluter’ producing 590,000 tonnes of waste a year
The NHS is a ‘significant polluter’ producing 590,000 tonnes of waste a year – more than some European countries! The Government’s chief medical adviser has called the NHS a “significant […]
Wasting NHS resources
It seems that most of the weekend’s national newspapers ran a story of NHS Trusts wasting valuable resources such as bedside tables, crutches, Zimmer frames and other walkers, wheelchairs, commodes […]
Legal definition of waste guidance
Not entirely a particular need for us, though the definition of clinical waste fraction is getting particularly vague and unreliable since the Local Authorities have chosen to ignore the Environment […]
“Guidance” from Water UK for healthcare waste water discharges
Water UK has updated and republished its “guidance” regarding healthcare waste water discharges that might apply to healthcare premises and might no doubt be extrapolated to healthcare waste treatment facilities […]
Yet another new kid on the block
A new compact energy solution has been launched that will enable hospitals to turn contaminated syringes and other medical devices into heat. DPS Global has unveiled its ST Series, which […]
Veolia invests £1m in cyclist safety equipment for waste fleet
Recycling and waste management business Veolia is investing £1 million in cyclist safety equipment for its fleet of refuse vehicles. Some good news for a change, especially for cyclists. The […]
HSE appoints new head for waste team
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a new head for its waste and recycling division, with former head Graeme Walker having retired from the organisation. […]
An artistic view of Europe’s waste?
After 200 entries from 29 countries, the European Environment Agency (EEA) is pleased to announce five winners of the Waste•smART competition, which invited Europeans to produce a video, cartoon […]
How much waste after knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement surgery produces more waste than family of four in one week. Operations to replace worn out knees in Canada are generating nearly half a million kilograms of surgical […]
Which is the best waste sack material?
Not really much difference, at least at face value but in daily use LLDPE are probably more resilient and have the additional benefit of thinner wall thickness. This has great advantage, in shipping and […]
One man’s trash is another man’s tumour
In what is little more than a bit of advertising flimflam appearing in Wyoming News, the title “One man’s trash is another man’s tumor” reads well and fits perfectly with […]