Things to do Before you Get Rid of Your Old Computer
According to the site The World Counts, recycling 1 million laptops saves energy equivalent to the energy used by 3600 homes in the US annually. This is just one incentive for recycling used laptops and desktops. An added incentive is that by disposing of your old computers for recycling you will be freeing up storage […]
Read MoreMore Facts About Medical Waste and Its Disposal
The World Health Organization (WHO) is an organization concerned with public health on an international scale. One area that concerns its members greatly is the proper storage and disposal of medical waste. This is of particular interest to the organization – which was formed in 1948 – because much toxic, medical waste finds its way […]
Read MoreThe Medical Waste Tracking Act: A Look Back and a Look Forward
As 2018 nears, we are quickly approaching a very significant anniversary in the history of waste disposal. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the Medical Waste Tracking Act. The act was supported by President Ronald Reagan who was generally not known for his actions in aiding the environment. Moreover, as some people may […]
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