ERG Environmental: Driving Environmental Sustainability through Embracing Circular Waste Management

As outlined in Lab Manager’s article “How Circular Waste Management Systems Can Benefit the Environment,” the escalating volumes of municipal solid waste pose a significant threat to the environment and exacerbate climate change. Despite this, waste management often remains a sidelined aspect in discussions concerning environmental preservation and pollution mitigation. Municipal solid waste, colloquially known…

ERG Environmental: Environmental Insights Reviews Deepwater Horizon Cleanup Study

ERG Environmental: Environmental Insights Reviews Deepwater Horizon Cleanup Study The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 had devastating consequences for marine ecosystems, prompting extensive cleanup efforts worldwide. New research by the University of Stirling, highlighted in the article “Deepwater Horizon oil spill study could lead to overhaul of cleanup processes worldwide” by ScienceDaily, offers insights…

ERG Environmental: Environmental Considerations Insights on Fire Extinguisher Disposal

ERG Environmental: Environmental Considerations Insights on Fire Extinguisher Disposal Fire extinguishers play a crucial role in preventing and mitigating fire disasters in homes, offices, and public places. However, with frequent use comes the question of what to do with fire extinguishers once their contents are depleted. In the article “Can You Recycle Fire Extinguishers? (And…

ERG Environmental: Safeguarding the Environment Approach to Propane Tank Disposal

Propane gas has gained popularity for its versatility, efficiency, and clean-burning properties, leading to increased use of propane tanks across various sectors. As highlighted in the article “How to Dispose of Propane Tanks Sustainably?” on Conserve Energy Future, the growing reliance on propane tanks poses a challenge: sustainable disposal. From households to industrial facilities, propane…

ERG Environmental: Explores Degradation of Plastic Straws in Coastal Environments

In a bid to combat plastic pollution, scientists and manufacturers are exploring alternative materials for commonly used items like plastic straws. As highlighted in a recent study featured on ScienceDaily titled “Some plastic straws degrade quicker than others,” researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) conducted experiments to assess the degradation rates of various…

ERG Environmental: Ensuring Safe Hazardous Waste Management Supports EPA’s Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long recognized the challenges associated with hazardous waste management, particularly the need for a comprehensive approach from generation to disposal. As outlined in the EPA’s Cradle-to-Grave Hazardous Waste Management Program, managing hazardous waste from its inception to its final disposal is crucial for environmental protection and public health. Originally…