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     In a fast-paced world, demanding fast solutions, it is essential that we all remain aware of our Ethical duty to deliver in our Corporate Social Responsibility.

In a world of manufacturing, and constant supply and demand, we must all take a moment to look at the bigger picture, and find ways to enhance a brighter, healthier, more resourceful future for our world and those living in it. It is our duty as a company within the Healthcare Provider industry, to assess our best practices in preserving the future planet and monitoring our environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is CSR?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     First of all- Let\u2019s establish what CSR means. It\u2019s all well knowing the official business abbreviation but it\u2019s important to fully understand what it really is all about before we can begin putting our best intentions into practice.

Corporate social responsibility is a self-regulating business model that helps a company to be socially accountable. Accountable to itself, its stakeholders, customers, and the public. 

By practicing corporate social responsibility, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, including economic, social, and environmental sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To engage in CSR means that a company is operating in ways that enhance society and is actively conscious of their positive contribution, limiting any negative impacts to the surrounding environment.


So what do we need to concern ourselves with?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer to that\u2026 is unnecessary Stainless-Steel Wastage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is just too much detrimental dumping of \u2018suspected end of life\u2019 instruments. It is a big concern for healthcare professionals, and it is clear to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shocking Image of Stainless steel scissor wastage.<\/em>
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The Science<\/strong>

Most of the world\u2019s discarded instruments and accompanying accessories, such as mesh wire baskets, are made of stainless steel. Stainless Steel represents iron (Fe)-based alloys containing a percentage of Chromium (Cr) and Nickel (Ni).

It typically contains alloying elements such as Molybdenum (Mo), manganese, carbon, nitrogen (N), phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon, which has mechanical properties and corrosion resistance that can be enhanced when alloying with Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Molybdenum (Mo), and nitrogen.

Most of the medical waste that is abandoned in landfills contains these valuable materials that can be reused; having good resistance against corrosion or having titanium alloys and even ceramic and polymeric materials, we must drive forward with our CSR and identify ways that we can reduce the amount of permanent wastage.
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Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n