Ep 119. Thoughtfully, Forever

In this episode, I'm reviewing an article that was published in the April 2026 Anaesthesia and Intensive Care journal (AIC). It's all about sharps waste management! A snapshot (literally) on what we are placing in our sharps bins and whether there is any room for improvement (spoiler alert - yes, there is plenty!). I also share some insights from my Sabbatical in Switzerland.

This podcast accompanies the poster designed by Dr Nathan Chin in the June 2026 Australian Anaesthetist magazine. Download your free copy here.

To read the scientific paper from AICm click here. You may need your ASA login to access it.

Three more episodes you might want to listen to:

Ep69. Talking TRA2SH - trainee led research into sustainability in healthcare with Dr Jess Davies

Ep96. Introducing Prof Philip Peyton, new editor in chief at Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Ep114. Laughing Gas, Serious Waste: Measuring Nitrous Wastage with Dr Ethan Fitzclarence

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Episode Highlights

00:00:30: Introduction to the sharps bin contamination study from April 2026 Anesthesia and Intensive Care journal, featuring artwork by anaesthesia trainee Dr. Nathan Chin

00:02:15: Sharps waste disposal costs 30 times more than general waste, with incineration producing 10 times the carbon footprint of regular waste disposal

00:04:45: UK data shows sharps disposal produces 50 times more carbon dioxide emissions compared to recycling