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 ...

Used syringes, vials and tubing highlight challenges in proper segregation and barcoding mandated under biomedical waste compliance systems With 31 tonnes generated daily, compliance lapses, training ...

Gurgaon: MCG issued a warning to hospitals and clinics over improper disposal of biomedical waste, calling it a serious threat to public health and the environment. The directive came during a meeting ...

District Collector Sumit Kumar has underlined the importance of minimising the risks posed by biomedical waste to public health and the environment, directing hospitals to strictly adhere to waste ...

Panaji: Goa could be one of the first states in the country for scientific disposal of sanitary waste generated in the state. Goa Waste Management Corporation (GWMC) has proposed a structured and ...

HYDERABAD: In a bid to strengthen oversight of hazardous waste management, the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI) will conduct a statewide survey to identify gaps in ...