Medical Waste

Diplomat made the switch to boxes lined with a 100 percent recyclable material harvested mainly from trees and vegetables.

More than 14,670 pounds of expired medication have been destroyed since May 2018.

Stericycle announced it has renewed its role on RILA’s 2019 Retail Environmental Compliance Committee.

Stericycle says it is pursuing a new hospital infectious medical waste incinerator in the Apex Industrial Park to support the needs of the healthcare community.

During a series of informational sessions, EPA has broken down its management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals and amendment for nicotine.

Some hospitals and pharmacies have made big investments to take back substances that didn’t even originate within their system.

In part two of a two-part series this week, experts weigh in on the topics of climate change, marine debris, plastic waste, medical waste, association milestones and 2019 predictions.

Covanta has been recognized for its safe and secure destruction of unwanted and expired medication via its Rx4Safety program.

Maricha Ellis is recognized for her integral role in launching Stericycle’s TakeBack suite to combat the nation’s opioid crisis