California’s water resources currently support 35 million people and irrigate more than 5.68 million acres of farmland. Due to the state’s natural resources development, especially water, California has become a premier agricultural producer, a major location for manufacturing, the most populate…Read More
Federal OSHA previously listed the most commonly cited waste violations last year. In an effort to reduce some of these violations, here is a list with an overview of some of those most commonly reported. 1. Improper or No Training for Hazardous Waste Management Employees In facilities where hazardo…Read More
What is RCRA? RCRA refers to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, which is the public federal law that governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA gives the EPA the authority to monitor hazardous waste from cradle to grave. What are the types of RCRA listed wastes?…Read More
Whether you generate enough chemicals for a yearly lab pack, or have one or multiple large laboratories or locations which require routine service, you have a lot to consider. Waste generators must prioritize safety and environmental compliance, so choosing a service provider that offers these compl…Read More
Today, people are buying more and more electronics than in the past. Faster and newer products are being developed and put on the market every day. Naturally, we are constantly upgrading our cell phones, computers, televisions, and household electronics. This means that the now outdated electronics …Read More
Flammable liquids can be ignited by the smallest spark of electricity, including static electricity. Safely storing and disposing of leftover flammable liquids is vital for every business or homeowner. Examples of potentially harmful liquids include paints, fuels, solvents, rubbing alcohol, and pest…Read More
Be sure to or your EPA ID number will be inactivated The DTSC annual verification questionnaire cycle is now open. If your hazardous waste ID number was active anytime during the 2018 fiscal year (from July 1, 2018 -June 30, 2019) or your company manifested hazardous waste using an assigned hazardou…Read More
Recently, many of us have probably heard of the circular economy. For those who are unfamiliar, a circular economy is a term coined to change our current “take-make-waste” extractive industrial model. A circular economy, consequently, focuses on replacing this linear model with a circular one, i…Read More
Safe handling of hazardous wastes is no small matter, especially for laboratories and research groups. Some lab wastes are flammable, some are corrosive, and others are reactive or toxic. Regardless of their characterization, they all possess one common trait: their danger to human and environmental…Read More
Are you reading this while standing? If you’re the kind of person who enjoys implementing new technology that supports healthy habits, you’ve likely purchased yourself a sit-stand desk. Much like the pharmacopeia of supplements available at your local nutrition store, sit-stand desks were advert…Read More