What if your waste stream held the key to meeting sustainability goals and reducing fuel costs? Alternative Engineered Fuels (AEFs) are turning unrecyclable trash into a cleaner energy source—and manufacturers are taking notice.
PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have become a major environmental and health concern in 2025. With new research uncovering their widespread impact and governments implementing stricter regulations, businesses and individuals must stay informed. From drinking water contamination to waste disposal challenges, understanding PFAS is more critical than ever. In this guide, we’ll break down...
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are more hazardous than previously believed. In 2025, new research and regulations continue to reveal their widespread impact on human health and the environment. From drinking water contamination to industrial pollution, these persistent chemicals pose serious risks. As regulatory agencies ramp up restrictions and businesses seek safer...
The EPA has proposed a ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last asbestos type imported in the U.S., to enhance public health protection. This rule, stemming from the 2016 Lautenberg Act, aims to phase out its use in existing products and prevent new uses, addressing serious health risks tied to this dangerous substance.
Hazardous waste management stands as a critical pillar in environmental protection and public health preservation. Within this intricate ecosystem, hazardous waste brokers play a pivotal role, serving as the linchpins connecting waste generators with disposal facilities. As stewards of responsible waste management, brokers shoulder the weighty responsibility of ensuring that hazardous materials...
Last week the Colorado Joint Budget Committee approved funding for a bill that increases producer responsibility, requiring businesses to foot the bill for a statewide recycling program. This type of legislation has been on the rise across the United States, intensifying the conversation around environmental sustainability with a significant focus on waste management and recycling. These programs...
Effective medical waste management is paramount for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the environment. Facility managers play a crucial role in overseeing these practices within healthcare facilities, where proper handling, disposal, and auditing of medical waste are essential components of their responsibilities.
In the realm of healthcare facilities, the proper management of medical waste is paramount. Among the various facets of this management, medical waste segregation stands out as a critical process that ensures not only compliance with regulatory standards but also safeguards public health and environmental integrity. Yet, streamlining this essential procedure remains a challenge for many facility...
As medical waste continues to escalate globally, the imperative for sustainable management practices grows ever more urgent. Facility managers are crucial in driving this change, tasked with implementing environmentally conscious strategies within healthcare facilities. In this blog, we explore the challenges of traditional medical waste disposal, the pivotal role of facility managers in...
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