by Margaret | Sep 16, 2020 | News, Safer Products & Practices
We depend on antibiotics being there when we need them. Antibiotics help us fight off infections that range from simple to life-threatening. Yet harmful bacteria are also endlessly trying to fight off the drugs through gene mutations that render available antibiotics...
by Margaret | Sep 15, 2020 | Circular Economy, News, Safer Products & Practices
A worker sorting materials at a recycling facility feels a needle pierce their protective glove. Once again used syringes were tossed into a recycling bin by a confused or unaware resident. The recycling line is shut down while the worker is assisted and co-workers...
by Margaret | Apr 24, 2019 | News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship, Safer Products & Practices
My latest dive into assessing whether medicine disposal products provide a safe, effective, and environmentally sound way to dispose of pharmaceuticals is now out in report form. Medicine Disposal Products: an overview of products & performance questions examines...
by Margaret | Nov 30, 2016 | News, Safer Products & Practices
In the face of an uncertain regulatory climate in the near future, the EPA is starting a process under the new Lautenberg Chemical Safety Law to protect people and our environment from exposures to toxic chemicals. It’s great to see these first stepes after so...
by Margaret | Sep 27, 2016 | Circular Economy, News, Pharmaceutical Stewardship, Safer Products & Practices
Last week in Salem Oregon, the state Legislature was holding work sessions on key policy issues. I was pleased to be invited by the Association of Oregon Counties to speak to the House Health Care Committee about secure drug take-back and pharmaceutical stewardship....
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