Medical Waste

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

John David Harlow pleaded guilty to six felonies and received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.

Waste360 sat down with Stericycle Environmental Solutions’ Meg Moynihan to discuss the company’s drug take back program and key moments in her career.

Bausch + Lomb’s program has recycled more than 31,000 pounds of contact lenses and packaging materials.

Heidi Sanborn sat down with Waste360 to discuss her plans to drive a circular economy, one state at a time.