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 ...

Highlighting the importance of responsible disposal, Sirsa said, "Proper biomedical waste management is imperative for environmental protection and public well-being. The government remains committed ...

Jamshedpur: The district health department has instructed healthcare centres and bio-testing labs to adhere to the guidelines of the Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) and the Bio-Medical ...

In August 1987, the beaches of the United States witnessed a chilling phenomenon dubbed the “Syringe Tide.” Used syringes and other medical waste, such as blood vials and body tissues, began appearing ...

Thiruvananthapuram: Govt notified a comprehensive, statewide disaster waste management protocol, making it mandatory for all districts and local bodies to follow a uniform, time-bound system for ...