Safe waste management practices are important, however it is even more critical to manage hazardous waste effectively. Hazardous waste is often filled with chemicals that can cause harm to both the environment and human health. If not disposed of and handled correctly, these chemicals can cause hazardous waste problems and can leach into the environment and waterways, […]
Recycling became popular in the 1960s and 70s after environmental movements were spearheaded by environmental activists who found the need to conserve mother nature and employ effective waste management system that is long term and sustainable for the next generation of nature caretakers. Though the term has been popularized in 1940, it was not until […]
It is inevitable for hospitals, doctor’s clinics and other medical facilities to produce a substantial amount of waste. With the numerous amounts of procedures and the way that medical facilities operate, taking care of medical waste is important to ensure a hygienic and clean facility. Reducing medical waste relies on better on-site disposal practices. This […]
At a rate three times faster than general waste, E-waste is Australia’s fastest growing waste stream. The average Australian household generates approximately 73 kg of e-waste each year, and it is expected that Australia will produce 700,000 of the 50 million tonnes of e-waste that the world will generate this year alone. With the country […]