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Saving Sharps, Saving Money: Recycling Medical Waste

Mike McInerney, October 26th, 2011

The following is an op-ed piece by Mike McInerney, vice president of Waste Management Healthcare Solutions. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. How often have you visited the doctor, or had blood drawn, and noticed the nurse drop your syringe or lancet into a box labeled “biohazard?" Consider this: Americans generate 6,600 tons of waste each day ... read more

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Tagged medical, medicalsharps, medicalwaste, reduce

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Video: Tour of a Recycling Center That You Actually Want to See

Jennifer Berry, March 1st, 2011

Single-stream recycling may not seem like a big deal. But, as the amount of waste we create continues to rise, making recycling easier for the average citizen is a must. The new Arizona Community Ecocenter Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Surprise, Ariz. is giving the Phoenix metropolitan area a new way to make the most of its waste. According to Waste ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, cardboard, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, mixedpaper, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, tin

Published in Household


3 Charities That Need Your Help

Amanda Wills, January 3rd, 2011

For the past two months, Earth911 has been highlighting three amazing charities in its Spotlight on Giving series. This New Year, make a resolution to inspire change in the world by donating your materials, money or time to one (or all!) of these grassroots organizations. Soles4Souls While sifting through the remnants of this holiday season, a life-changing donation is ... read more

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Tagged clothingandtextile, computers, haiti, holidaycharity, medicalequipment, medicalwaste

Published in General


Earth911 Holiday Charity Spotlight: MedShare

Amanda Wills, December 20th, 2010

Editor's Note: This holiday season, Earth911.com chose inspiring charities for the Spotlight on Giving series. MedShare is one of the three charities that we will be highlighting through January. The health care industry is one of the single most polluting industries in the country. According to Practice Green Health, American hospitals generate approximately 6,600 tons of waste daily. ... read more

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Tagged holidaycharity, medical, medicalequipment, medicalwaste

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Proper Disposal Keeps Meds Out of the Waterways

Sophie Quinton, September 30th, 2010

The U.S. EPA recently added antibiotics, sex hormones and other pharmaceuticals to its list of known water contaminants, responding to evidence that trace amounts of medicines have entered the American drinking water supply. So far, chemical concentrations have remained low, and regulation could be years away. Yet there’s still plenty you can do to help protect the environment and ... read more

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Tagged medical, medicalwaste, medications, recycle, waterquality

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Health Care Reform’s Eco Impact

Katherine J. Chen, February 22nd, 2010

More than 30 countries around the world operate under some form of a universal health care system, but it's still not practiced in the United States, and 15 percent of Americans are uninsured. In a September 2009 speech to Congress, President Obama discussed the changes he envisions for citizens with and without health insurance. Under his proposed universal health care plan, ... read more

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Tagged energy, medical, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, medications, noteworthy

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Medical Supplies Are Crucial But Limited in Haitian Clinics

Amanda Wills, January 27th, 2010

A Port-au-Prince gas station owner sat outside of what was left of a local clinic after escaping a propane fire that engulfed his body in flames following the Jan. 14 Haitian earthquake. With an estimated wait time of 12 days for even life-threatening injuries, the clinic was overflowing and under-supplied. After five days of agonizing pain resulting as more than half ... read more

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Tagged haiti, medical, medicalequipment, medicalwaste

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Wis. Teen Organizes Successful Medication Disposal Program

Amanda Wills, September 15th, 2009

Fourteen-year-old Jordyn Schara of Reedsburg, Wis. told Channel 3000 News that it was in her nature to make a difference, and creating a proper medication disposal program was the only solution when she learned that drinking water contains trace amounts of prescription drugs. The high school freshman's launch on Sept. 12 was impressive to say the least as ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, medicalwaste, medications, noteworthy

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Resolving Global Medical Waste

Michelle Talsma Everson, August 24th, 2009

The Company Profile is an Earth911.com series highlighting consumer goods and services making a difference through product stewardship and recycling. Products and services featured do not pay for placement and are not endorsed by Earth911.com. Two hot-button issues dominating the headlines today are healthcare and the environment. Non-profit organization MedShare tackles both of these concerns by acting as a ... read more

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Tagged basics, energy, ideas, medicalequipment, medicalwaste, medications, noteworthy

Published in General


Illegally Shipped Waste to Return to U.K.

Lori Brown, July 23rd, 2009

When Brazilian port workers began inspecting the contents of a cargo ship from the U.K., they were surprised to find more than 1,400 tons of waste, labeled as recyclable plastics, included with the cargo. The waste, packed in 89 shipping containers, was unloaded in three southern Brazilian ports and was said to contain batteries, computer parts, DVDs, cleaning product containers, clothes, ... read more

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Tagged basics, ideas, medicalwaste, noteworthy, organicwaste

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