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Federal Law Proposed for Unwanted Meds

Alexis Petru, September 22nd, 2011

Many consumers – even Earth911’s own CEO Barry Monheit – are stumped when trying to determine the most environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired or unused prescription medications: Do you flush them down the toilet or put them in the trash? Is there a local collection center that will safely dispose of the old drugs? Now Rep. Louise Slaughter, ... read more

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Can I Flush Expired Medications?

Earth911, September 21st, 2011

BARRY ASKED THE QUESTION: I have expired medications left over, and I was going to flush them down the toilet, but I remember hearing that is not the thing to do. So, what do I do? Why can't I flush them? If I can't recycle them, how should I safely dispose of them? What does state law say? WE FOUND THE ... read more

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5 Ideas for Pollution Prevention Week

Mary Mazzoni, September 20th, 2011

Monday marked the start of Pollution Prevention Week. And what better way to celebrate than by shrinking your footprint at home? If you want to do your part but can’t fit planning into your busy schedule, you’re in luck. Here are five quick and easy ways to reduce your pollution just in time for the planet-changing holiday. 1. Conserve energy The ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, appliances, batteries, bicycle, cfl, energy, food, gas, glass, ideas, led, light bulbs, medications, oil, paint, recycle, reduce

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20 More Green Things in 20 Minutes

Mary Mazzoni, August 31st, 2011

It’s easy for eco-minded folks to forget that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Making an impact doesn’t have to cost you loads of time or money. Last year we found 20 little things you can do to help the environment in less than 20 minutes. This year, we found 20 more. 1. Open those windows The ... read more

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All CVS Stores Now Recycle Unwanted Meds

Alexis Petru, August 17th, 2011

CVS announced yesterday that all of its 7,200 locations will now offer customers an affordable way to safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. To take advantage of the new service, customers purchase a Sharps Compliance Corp. postage-paid envelope for $3.99 at their local CVS pharmacy; they then mail their medications through the U.S. Postal Service to Sharps ... read more

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10 Recycling Mysteries, Solved!

Amanda Wills, July 13th, 2011

Candy Wrappers Plastic-coated candy wrappers have long been a recycling dilemma because of their size, weight and lack of valuable, post-life material. But even though they’re tiny in size, they’re everywhere. In fact, Americans consumed 23.8 pounds of candy per capita in 2008 alone. We are also big fans of the upcycling geniuses at TerraCycle, who collect hard-to-recycle items to create products ... read more

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High School Students Help Pass Landmark Legislation

Megan Dobransky, June 1st, 2011

Historic legislation passed through the Illinois General Assembly - with the help of high school students last week. HB2056 is the first law in America that completely handles and funds pharmaceutical disposal for an entire state. “Municipalities and state governments don’t have to pay,” says Paul Ritter, ecology teacher and director of the National Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program (P2D2). ... read more

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Get Involved

Megan Dobransky, May 19th, 2011

P2D2 has a variety of information on proper medication disposal. P2D2 is a nonprofit organization that works to provide communities with a proper method of pharmaceutical disposal that effectively reduces the misuse and abuse of pharmaceuticals, as well as, ensures the quality of our water and wildlife for future generations. Be sure to also check out their Medicine Chest that ... read more

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National Prescription Take-Back Day This Saturday

Alexis Petru, April 29th, 2011

On April 30, more than 5,300 police stations and other government offices across the country will collect expired or unwanted prescription drugs from the public at no cost. Coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. National rates of prescriptions drug abuse are alarmingly high, says ... read more

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Pediatricians Demand Chemical Law Reform

Alison Neumer Lara, April 26th, 2011

Innocent until proven guilty is right for the justice system, but not for hazardous chemicals, says the American Academy of Pediatricians. In statement released Monday, the AAP condemned the current Toxic Substances Control Act, which relies on chemical manufacturers to raise concerns about the safety of their products, rather than prove them safe before they’re on the market. In particular, ... read more

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