Diplomats negotiating guidelines for an international convention on hazardous wastes this month in Switzerland debated a new section on the “chemical recycling” of plastic debris fouling the global ...

Plastic waste continues to accumulate at an alarming rate, with traditional recycling methods struggling to keep pace. Chemical recycling, also known as advanced recycling, offers a promising avenue ...

Management of laboratory waste is a university function coordinated by EH&S. Storage and disposal of laboratory waste is highly regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), while Washoe ...

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is responsible for properly disposing of chemical waste generated by laboratories and other campus operations. The following information should assist ...

Although the need for effective waste management has been recognized for decades, human and environmental health challenges associated with plastic waste are not only growing but also accelerating.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA has moved to tackle the escalating risk from improper chemicals and waste management in the country. The Director ...

Hazardous waste chemists are keenly interested in the environment, detail-oriented, and have the aptitude and flexibility to keep up with evolving government regulations. The ability to work well with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about renewable materials and decarbonization solutions. Greenhouse phytoremediation survey study at the University of ...

In a decisive move to tackle the growing environmental and public health risks posed by chemicals and poor waste handling, the Federal Government has pledged to strengthen its capacity in chemical and ...

Be prepared for state hazardous waste inspections. Who inspects our waste accumulation areas and why? The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) periodically conducts compliance ...