Wastes from hospitals, laboratories, human and animal clinics are considered hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Non-hazardous includes beddings, linens, bandages, and even waste from the kitchen. In ...

In a recent review published in Environmental Research, researchers reviewed existing literature on the biomedical waste (BW) source, elements, and the recent upsurge of microplastics (MPs) during the ...

BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — Bristol residents and environment advocates are worried about what could potentially be in the air as a plant seeks state permits to burn biomedical waste. Covanta, now known ...

Bengaluru’s tryst with unscientific handling and disposal of biomedical waste refuses to die down. The city has several known hotspots for the illegal and unscientific disposal of hazardous waste. One ...

MADURAI: In a shocking incident that has raised serious public health concerns, medical waste, including used syringes and ...