You've made the decision to switch from disposable to reusable theatre caps. The business case is approved, the budget is allocated, and you're ready to make sustainable practice a reality in your operating theatres. But where do you actually start? Implementation matters as much as the decision itself, and getting it right ensures lasting success.

When we think about healthcare's environmental footprint, we often focus on big-ticket items: energy-hungry imaging equipment, pharmaceutical packaging, or single-use surgical instruments. But sometimes the smallest items, multiplied across thousands of procedures, create impacts that far exceed their individual size.

With NHS trusts under increasing pressure to meet Net Zero targets by 2045, every procurement decision matters. Operating theatres generate a significant portion of hospital waste, and disposable scrub caps contribute thousands of items to landfill or incineration each year.

We are pleased to share that our Parliamentary meeting at Westminster is now scheduled for the afternoon of 15 April 2026. This represents a significant opportunity to highlight how improving visibility, communication, and human connection in surgery can strengthen patient safety across the NHS.

As 2025 draws to a close, we are proud to reflect on a year of significant progress and impact. The past few weeks have been especially productive, and we are delighted to share key highlights, along with a preview of what lies ahead in 2026.

It’s been an exciting time for us, with two major press releases shining a spotlight on a critical issue in operating theatres: unclear identification and how our Theatre Badge Hats are helping solve it.

'I was mistaken for a doctor': The change surgeons could make to improve safety

Timing Issues and Costs of Ordering Embroidered vs. Reusable Hats in Healthcare

Driving Sustainable Change

Creating a Gold Standard Product

Driving Sustainable Change in Healthcare

Partnerships, Progress & BBC Media Update

Badges for Safer Surgery: Knowing Who's Who Matters

Reframing Safety as a Shared Responsibility in Surgery

Driving Sustainable Change in Healthcare

Approved SOP and Preliminary Case Study Now Available

Product enhancements & Manufacturing with Purpose At Eco Ninjas, patient safety and sustainability are not just values.

When products evolve, even with the aim of delivering clear benefits, resistance often arises. This resistance is rooted in human nature’s preference for the familiar and the comfort of habits.

In the pursuit of greener healthcare practices, trauma Orthopaedics at Somerset has taken a significant step towards sustainability by replacing single-use surgical caps with reusable alternatives.

Could a small change in headwear revolutionise patient care and sustainability? The transition from disposable caps to reusable badge hats in healthcare has sparked conversations around safety, comfort, and environmental impact. While initial concerns arose, this shift has led to meaningful discussions and positive outcomes, which are worth celebrating.