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Improper disposal of chemicals used in a laboratory can cause significant risks to human health, the environment, and the laboratory itself. There are ways to properly manage laboratory chemical disposal so there are no threats and to avoid hefty fines and penalties imposed by the EPA. Proper laboratory chemical disposal practices reduce costs and maximize […]

If you use chemicals at your facility, you probably have some sort of chemical inventory system to track your emissions and material usage. If you use the right chemical inventory system, it will have an enormous impact on the rest of your business. Environmental Marketing Services has an inventory template our clients use. This template

Disposing of waste generated in laboratories is regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) through an act called RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery.) The EPA’s strategic plan is to protect human health and the environment through these laws. Failure to comply with these environmental requirements can result in criminal or civil enforcement. To ensure your

Organizations, healthcare clinics, and hospitals that use controlled substances are required by law to have procedures and policies in place for the proper disposal of these materials. These procedures and policies are to avoid environmental pollution and potential drug diversion. The procedures can become challenging, especially if your facility has a high volume of controlled

When working in a laboratory, hospital, manufacturing industry, or university, it is extremely important that you understand the importance of how to handle small containers of potentially hazardous materials. The chemicals used as well as paints, solvents, thinners, ink, and numerous other hazardous materials that become waste through your work must be stored, packed, shipped,

Schools, colleges, laboratories, and government agencies all use many different chemicals in day-to-day operations. A key priority for all these industries is having a sustainable and safe waste management system in place for proper lab-pack disposal. Environmental Marketing Services offers your facility a program to expedite the removal of chemical waste in a safe and

There are many times when commercial or industrial products do not meet quality or safety standards and have to be recalled. Other times, products expire before being used, or are damaged during transport methods, and have to be removed from the market. Many reasons and components can come into play and render a product unsuitable

The IHMM (Institute of Hazardous Materials Management) declares hazardous materials are those regulated by regulations and laws put forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), DOT (Department of Transportation), and the NRC (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.) Each of these organizations has its own definition of what is considered a

Chemicals that comprise pharmaceutical dosage forms are diverse and complex as pharmaceutical waste is not put into one single category. Healthcare professionals have not always focused on waste management which has created several misconceptions on how to properly segregate and dispose of these wastes. These are some of the challenges involved in adequately managing pharmaceutical

Laboratories typically perform experiments and research that produce hazardous waste. Testing laboratories, forensic labs, and even college and school laboratories can all generate harmful waste materials during their work. There is a significant concern about how to safely handle laboratory waste disposal. Environmental Marketing Service has the solution for your facility to safely handle your