About Sharpsafe
Sharpsafe is dedicated to providing solutions that protect against infections and needle stick injuries while safeguarding the environment. As the Australasian distributor of Sharpsafe® and Clinisafe®, we are at the forefront of shaping standards for safer and more sustainable sharps containers. Sharpsafe products are trusted across a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and is the most widely adopted container for first responders and ambulance services nationally. Sharpsafe offers nimble and practical bespoke solutions that are not only safer and more cost-effective but also contribute to a cleaner, safer environment. We maintain a secure supply chain to guarantee uninterrupted service and support for our customers, promoting peace of mind and operational efficiency across diverse industries.
About Plascare
Plascare, an Australian-based family business founded in 1988, encompasses two specialised business units: Sharpsafe and VEXO.
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With over 30 years of dedication to health and environmental protection, Plascare has built a reputation for excellence and trust across two generations. We are proud of our heritage, which includes a rich history of plastic injection and precision stainless-steel design and manufacturing from Taiwan. As a family-run enterprise, we believe in upholding the highest standards of quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to these values ensures that we continuously adapt and improve, providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining our legacy of integrity and reliability.
Corporate Social Responsibility
At Plascare, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) both within Australia and globally. We ensure our operations are sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible. Our CSR efforts encompass environmental sustainability, ethical labour practices, community engagement, and responsible governance. We focus on minimising environmental impact, endorsing fair labour standards, supporting community development, and maintaining a supply chain free from forced labour and human rights abuses.
We align our practices with key international and Australian standards, including support for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This ensures we maintain transparency, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of our business.
Product Evolution Over The Years
Since the launch of the first purpose designed sharps container in 1979, Sharpsafe have been market innovators, producing industry defining products that minimise the risk of needlestick injuries.
As standards improve and continually refined, Sharpsafe has re-engineered it’s design and functionality to exceed standards and protect the well-being of health care workers with each generation.
Since 2019, all our additional safety features such as protected access, safety shields and closure shields as well as our accessories are also engineered using 100% recycled material. A change that when introduced aimed to reduce our CO2 emissions by 2,500 tonnes in just three years.
Sharpsafe 5th Generation – a simple change, with a massive environmental impact
- The 5th Generation of Sharpsafe containers is the sustainable solution to clinical waste
- World’s first full range of single-use sustainable sharps containers
- Every containers includes a minimum of 30% of low carbon footprint recycled content
- The entire range is fully compliant with UN 3291 and ISO 23907-1:2019 standards
- Reducing your carbon footprint
- Reducing virgin plastic entering the supply chain
- Supporting a circular economy