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EPA
Handling Health Care Waste with Less Risk
Health care waste exposes hospital workers to greater risks than more typical waste-streams, and the staff who regularly handle, clean up, and dispose of these materials bear the brunt of the hazard. Contact with medical waste can lead to injury, exposure to toxic substances, and even infections of all kinds.
Solus Group Debuts Industry Resource Pages, Shares Plans for Future Entries
Nov. 28, 2018 — St. Louis, MO — Solus Group, a leading provider of equipment for warehousing, material handling, and waste management, is expanding its online library of industry resources with a new, ongoing series. Each resource page in this collection provides deeply researched information specific to the industries the company serves.
Using the EPA Waste Reduction Model for Green Waste Management Programs
The EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM) is an indispensable tool for municipal leaders, waste-management professionals, environmental engineers, and other stakeholders in localized sustainable materials management systems. More to the point, WARM helps decision-makers predict the strategies that most reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The Green Sports Facility and Sustainable Waste Management
It isn't easy to run a truly green sports facility. You have to find ways to use less water without killing the grass on the field. You have to convert to energy-efficient lighting. You might even have to choose new vendors with a focus on environmentally friendly products.
The EPA, Building Deconstruction, and C&D Materials Reuse: New Approaches
Thanks to a growing coalition of green businesses, grassroots advocates, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), building deconstruction — as opposed to unsustainable demolition practices — could be coming to your community sometime soon. Here's what you need to know, whether you're a sustainability expert or just discovering this green alternative to landfilling demolition debris.
How to Start a School Green Program Just in Time for Earth Day
School green programs, like recycling and composting, have a far-reaching impact. From reducing waste to nourishing leadership skills in students, these programs improve not just local communities, but also the planet — and that makes Earth Day the perfect opportunity to start one. Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help create a program from the ground up.
Managing Waste at City Parks, Day to Day and During Special Events
City parks offer a refuge from concrete and cars, but managing waste to keep green spaces green can be more of a challenge than you'd think. The majority of visitors never see or think about the complex waste management challenges these public spaces face — which is just how park managers like it. If visitors have trash collection on their mind, it's likely that something amiss, like an overflowing trash can, has caused it.