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Three Pillars

The Triple Benefits of
Reusable Theatre Caps

Cost savings, environmental impact, and patient safety — all in one sustainable solution. Our solution isn't just better for the planet, it's better for your budget and your patients.

💷 Financial Savings
🌿 Environmental
🏥 Clinical Safety
Financial Benefit

Save Over 48% on Theatre Cap Costs

Stop the recurring expense of disposable caps. Our reusable theatre hats pay for themselves within 6–12 months and continue delivering savings for years afterwards.

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Eliminate recurring purchases: No more monthly orders of disposable caps that go straight to incineration.
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Reduce waste costs: Lower clinical waste disposal fees and processing expenses.
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Long-term durability: Each hat lasts 100+ washes, providing years of reliable service.
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Flexible ordering: Available through Mediq NHS framework or direct purchase.
Calculate Your Savings
63%
Cost savings over 3 years (400 staff, 3 caps/day)
Example Calculation (400 Staff)
Disposable – 1 Year£18,312
Disposable – 3 Years£54,936
Reusable – 3 Years£20,270
3-Year Saving£33,086
CO₂e Saving15.18 Tonnes
Environmental Benefit

Support Your Trust's Net Zero Commitment

The NHS has committed to reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045. Every trust switching to reusable theatre caps makes a measurable contribution to this goal.

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Massive waste reduction: Prevent 90,000+ disposable caps per hospital from going to incineration annually.
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Lower carbon footprint: Reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 3.2 tonnes per year per hospital.
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Circular economy: Caps are recyclable at end-of-life, not incinerated.
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UK manufacturing: Reduced transport emissions and supports British jobs.

Eco Ninjas is proudly Carbon Stamp certified and commits 1% of revenue to carbon removal projects through Stripe Climate.

90K+
Disposable caps prevented from incineration per hospital, per year
3.2T
CO₂ reduction per hospital per year
Zero
Single-use hats — completely eliminated from the waste stream
Clinical Benefit

Dramatically Improve Patient Safety

Clear name and role identification transforms communication in the theatre environment — particularly during critical moments when knowing exactly who you're working with can be the difference between a smooth procedure and a delay.

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Instant role recognition: Staff recognition jumped from 41% to 96% at Somerset NHS Trust.
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Better communication: Clear badges eliminate confusion during critical moments in surgery.
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WHO safety checklist: Supports the requirement to know all team member names and roles.
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Patient confidence: Patients report feeling safer when they can identify all staff members.
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Training support: Students and trainees are clearly identified, improving supervision.

"The theatre environment is complex. Being able to see names and roles at a glance has transformed our team communication and reduced the cognitive load during procedures."

— Theatre Sister, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
96%
Staff recognition rate — up from just 41% before implementation
Key Safety Improvements
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Reduces wrong-site surgery risk
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Improves handover communication
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Enhances team coordination
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Supports student supervision
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Builds patient trust

NHS Net Zero

Supporting the NHS Net Zero Target

The NHS has committed to becoming the world's first Net Zero national health service by 2045. Switching to reusable theatre caps is a simple, proven way to make progress toward this goal.

2032 Target
Near-term milestone

80% emissions reduction for NHS operations — reusable theatre products directly contribute to this goal.

2045 Target
Full Net Zero

Net Zero carbon emissions across the entire NHS footprint — every trust switching to reusables plays a part.

Circular Economy
Sustainable by design

Shift from single-use to sustainable, reusable products. Caps are recyclable at end-of-life, not incinerated.

More Reasons to Switch

Additional Benefits

Staff Morale

Professional appearance and clear identification boost staff pride and satisfaction across theatre teams.

Inclusive Design

Suitable for all cultures and religions, including hijab-compatible options. Every team member represented.

Simple Implementation

Easy rollout process with full support and training materials. Most trusts complete implementation within 3–4 weeks.

See These Benefits in Your Trust

Join the growing number of NHS hospitals saving money while improving care.

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