EPA publishes final rule expanding the list of substitutes for refrigeration and air conditioning — 2024-09-03

Listing of Substitutes under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program in Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration. [ full text ]

EPA Awards $9M in Research Grants to Address Knowledge Gaps in Antimicrobial Resistance — 2024-08-29

Projects involve developing a risk assessment framework, conducting a systematic review of genomic data, and evaluating the fate of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and genes in wastewater treatment processes. [ full text ]

Pharma waste management: Balancing cost, compliance, and environmental responsibility — 2024-07-18

An intricate balance of cost, compliance, and environmental responsibility is not just a mere operational challenge, but a necessity for sustainable healthcare practices. [ full text ]

How to avoid common RMW violations. — 2024-07-16

Using various services and databases, HERC has identified the Five Most Common RMW Violations. Learn how to avoid them! [ full text ]

Final Rule - e-Manifest Amendments — 2024-07-10

This rule amends certain aspects of the hazardous waste manifest regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, specifically about the e-Manifest system. [ full text ]

Hospitals and the environment: Pressure to do better — 2024-06-17

Hospitals produce a lot of pollution. Federal officials say hospitals account for 8.5% of America’s carbon emissions. Hospitals also generate an enormous amount of waste, in part because they discard many items after one use. Hospitals and health systems are doing more to reduce the amount of waste and pollution they generate. [ full text ]