Wastes from hospitals, laboratories, human and animal clinics are considered hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Non-hazardous includes beddings, linens, bandages, and even waste from the kitchen. In ...

A PIL was filed in Calcutta High Court by a group of social activists in September 2023, containing serious allegations regarding biomedical waste trafficking in Bengal. The PIL said that a private ...

Was filed in Calcutta High Court by a group of social activists — the petitioners did not want to be identified by The Telegraph — in September 2023. It contains serious allegations regarding ...

The Bloodborne Pathogens Control Program is designed to minimize personal exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These guidelines describe precautions that must be taken by Bates College personnel whose ...

In a recent review published in Environmental Research, researchers reviewed existing literature on the biomedical waste (BW) source, elements, and the recent upsurge of microplastics (MPs) during the ...

In August 1987, the beaches of the United States witnessed a chilling phenomenon dubbed the “Syringe Tide.” Used syringes and other medical waste, such as blood vials and body tissues, began appearing ...

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol residents and environment advocates are worried about what could potentially be in the air as a plant seeks state permits to burn biomedical waste. Covanta, now known ...

38% of biomedical waste generated in state left untreated Karnataka has a gap of more than 28,000 kg per day in the treatment of bio-medical waste (BMW), according to official estimates. The total BMW ...

To dispose of your hazardous waste you must first take the CS055: Hazardous Waste Handling & Packing training course. This will allow you to complete the on-line Hazardous Waste Manifest which is ...

KOCHI: Kochi corporation’s new initiative to address the growing problem of sanitary and special care waste disposal -- biomedical waste treatment plant -- is expected to be commissioned in September.