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Land reclamation has become a common operation to create valuable land in coastal areas. The impact of this process on coastal environments and marine ecology has been widely studied and is well recognized. Remediation and How You Can Reclaim the Environment Environmental remediation involves the removal of contaminants or pollutants from the soil, groundwater, surface […]

In today’s world, almost every activity we do leaves behind some sort of waste. Taking the number of people in the world, which is over 7 billion, the waste created is immense. Then consider what the amount of hazardous waste we generated throw away, which in the United States is more than 7 billion tons

Going through a hazardous waste inspection should always be on your mind because you should always be preparing and conducting proper waste management in your facility. When are aware of and following all the relevant waste management disposal rules, there will be far less to worry about when it’s time for an inspection. When you

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

Tons of hazardous waste materials are disposed of every day,  and unfortunately, many of them are not appropriately handled. This improper handling will come back to haunt us through the damage it causes to the environment where we live and to our health. Waste from the small candy wrapper to the container of radioactive waste

In a clinical, science or school laboratory, managing waste is a primary concern for overall laboratory safety. There are a lot of priorities in today’s laboratory arena that demands attention. With an effective laboratory waste management program, you can positively impact inventory control, staffing to workload and budget management issues. Most laboratories have an accurate

Chemical companies must meet or exceed standards that have been put in place by both OSHA and the Federal Government when it comes to the use, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. In order to accomplish this, the company must have all of the equipment necessary to both contain and clean up potential

When people hear the word radioactive, most will automatically think nuclear power. While they are not wrong, there are other classifications of radioactive waste out there that are regulated and also need to be properly disposed of. Getting a better understanding of what those radioactive wastes are, why they must be disposed of properly, how

How to properly dispose of waste is a growing concern. You may have heard how proper recycling of items helps to protect the environment, but this is not the only waste that needs our care. Proper medical waste disposal is a vital concern for protecting our world. Numerous medical wastes exist which need adequate disposal

Waste management companies are required to follow specific protocols that have been put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency. Remaining in compliance with EPA standards and guidelines is essential if the company wants to avoid paying heavy fines and fees. Spills, radiation leaks, and emergency situations can cause extensive damage to the environment. Depending