DOT hazmat regulations are in place for a good reason—shipping hazardous material is risky business. Materials are classified as hazardous when they pose a risk to health, safety, property, and the environment.Read More…
Laboratories will always inevitably produce hazardous waste, which, if improperly managed, can lead to safety issues, damage to the environment, or even catastrophic accidents. By reducing the amount of waste generated andRead More…
Companies or institutions that generate, accumulate or ship any type of hazardous waste are required to properly label the containers holding the material with hazardous waste stickers to inform and protect handlersRead More…
It’s a new-age question: what to do with old electronics? Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is considered to be one of the leading sources of toxic waste in the United States.Read More…
When it comes to rules and regulations, hospital hazardous waste is considered to be just like any other industrial waste in the eyes of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Proper management, transportationRead More…
Toxic waste management violations are not only dangerous to workers who handle waste, but can also impact the well-being of your company. Regular inspections are common for companies that handle hazardous waste,Read More…
Handling hazardous waste can be dangerous if not managed properly, which is why having a Safety Data Sheet is essential in identifying and differentiating one material from another. Understanding a safety dataRead More…
As a hazardous waste generator, it is your organization’s responsibility to ensure waste is properly disposed of. Any hazardous waste not handled according to regulations can result in detrimental consequences to yourRead More…
Hazardous waste can be a serious threat – although regulations exist, the risk of contamination still occurs if it’s not properly managed, leading to inevitable consequences posed to humans and wildlife. ExposureRead More…
Cannabis extracts or cannabis concentrates are extracted from the cannabis plant using either a solvent method or solvent-free method. Methods that use a solvent will always produce hazardous waste as a byproductRead More…