Often, when people think of medical waste disposal, they envision a hospital or doctor’s office properly getting rid of their biohazardous trash. That’s not the full picture. For many people with ...

"I'm pretty cautious," said the 49-year-old Bloomington woman, who was diagnosed with diabetes 20 years ago. "I don't want the people who pick up my garbage to get hurt." Gaines is not alone in giving ...

Environmental and biological disasters are an unfortunate yet distinct possibility when dealing with medical waste. And while it's a tough job, it's vitally important. There are many medical, dental ...

PORTSMOUTH — Used needles, blood, tissue samples and contaminated clothing are among the things doctors, dentists and other medical personnel deal with on a daily basis. Disposing of these potentially ...

The very materials protecting us from COVID-19 infection over the last year could ultimately cause long-term harm to public health and the planet. Growing quietly in the background amid the chaos to ...