Environmental Health

Hazardous waste has immediate or long-term risks to humans, animals, plants or the environment. Because of this, it is unsafe to dispose it with general waste and needs specific disposal methods....

Plastic containers are becoming more popular as glass ones are used less and less. Deciding which ones are better for the environment is not a simple issue, because a lot of factors have to be...

Chances are, at some point today you have come in contact with Styrofoam. Styrofoam is the brand name for polystyrene foam manufactured by Dow chemical company. The product was invented in 1941....

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a known endocrine disruptor, meaning that it mimics the effects of hormones in the body. Even handling the containers may allow these chemicals to enter your body. BPA is...

Styrofoam cups and containers are virtually everywhere. While these cups might seem convenient because they are durable and lightweight, they can have a negative impact on the environment and...

Most plastics are generally identified by numbers embossed on their bottoms enabling us to know how safe they are for home use and how to recycle them. The numbers from 1-7, indicate the type and...

The first known efforts at recycling began in China around 100 A.D. when paper was invented using old rags, worn fishnets and plant materials. That recycling effort was engaged in for the purpose...

Each year on April 22 we celebrate Earth Day by focusing on ecological issues that affect our planet in the hopes of creating awareness and positive change. Let’s celebrate Earth Day everyday and...

Everybody's talking about going green. It's almost enough to make you feel guilty. There are some easy ways to recycle and help the green movement and they all involve nothing more than a small...

Sadly, toxins are part of our everyday life. They are in the air we breathe, the products we use, and also in our food and beverage containers. It is important to recognize the good stuff and the...

Farmers of days gone by lived a green life before "going green" became cool. They cultivated the land with their hands, if they weren't fortunate enough to have a mule to pull the plows....

Berry containers, also called clamshell containers, are usually made from polystyrene. Polystyrene, plastic #6, is not accepted for recycling in most areas. So how can you reuse your berry...

In 1986, the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act established the California Redemption Value, or CRV, an amount (Ten cents for 24 ounces or more; five cents for under...

Recycling is great for the environment and it's something we all should take part in. You can make a big difference in the quality of the environment when you rally your co-workers to start...

Recycling is becoming a popular mission of the church. The whole idea is that the church is responsible for taking care of the earth that God created. One of the best ways to promote recycling...

If you polish your nails chances are good that you have several containers partially full of nail polish hanging around your home. Before you toss them out, stop and think for a minute of what...

It wasn't long after the first airplane took flight that farmers recognized the potential for distributing large amounts of pesticides over their fields from the air. But as beneficial as the...

Storage containers are vital for protecting the environment and people working around industrial waste. Preventing industrial spills requires storing and handling hazardous materials safely. There...

A big percentage of available consumer products can become hazardous if they are disposed of improperly. They contain toxic substances that are harmful to our body and environment. Make sure you...

Store poisonous, flammable or caustic substances correctly to reduce the chance of accidentally spilling or coming in contact with them.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has set a national goal to recycle 25 percent of our national waste. Some plastics can be recycled through curbside recycling, grocery store drop bins or...