On June 16, 2015 Pope Francis issued the first encyclical of his papacy which was devoted entirely to the environment and climate change. In his 183-page letter, Pope Francis urged Catholics and all global citizens to have a sense of
Are Changes in Store for Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal?
Alameda County, California recently adopted a groundbreaking approach to pharmaceutical waste management that has the potential to impact Colorado and other states throughout the country. The California County ordinance mandates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) that makes the proper disposal of
Take Meds Seriously Campaign Highlights Importance of Proper Drug Disposal in Colorado
On February 24, 2014 Governor John Hickenlooper was on hand to help the Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention launch its Take Meds Seriously Public Awareness Campaign. Many people are not aware about the relationship between prescription drug problems and
How Ozone Processing Is Changing Medical Waste Disposal in Colorado
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness over environmental degradation and waste management practices. Certain areas of environmental protection have seen considerable improvements, especially efforts to reduce air pollution and clean-up of rivers and lakes. Attempts to improve
Cancer prevention experts support control of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs
Support legislation to keep chemotherapy drugs out of the water. http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3e447c06cffe49189f9a180e6&id=b3b709c5f5&e=%5bUNIQID%5d Please share with your family and friends and on social media. More information can be found www.cytotoxicsafety.org Jim Mullowney, President Pharma-Cycle, LLC. Member American Chemical Society Associate; American Society of
County Makes Pharmaceutical Companies Responsible for Collection and Disposal of Unwanted Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drugs
County Now Disposes of 35,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications from Residents Yearly SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.— Today, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors took the first step toward adopting a Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance requiring pharmaceutical companies that have
Colorado Medical Waste, Inc. Attends Small Business Leadership Summit in Washington D.C.
Colorado Medical Waste, Inc. is always proud to showcase our leadership—whether we’re being an example for small businesses within our industry or doing our part in our communities. And, because we hold ourselves to the highest standards possible, we’re always
Why is Proper Biohazard Waste Disposal in Colorado so Important
Next time you visit the doctor or go to the hospital or find yourself in any medical setting, take a look around the room and you’re sure to find a number of red bins with biohazard signs on them—whether it’s