Author: International Enviroguard

The U.S. grapples with the disposal of upwards of 6 million tons of medical waste annually. While the majority is comparable to common household trash, approximately 15 percent can cause infections in unsuspecting manufacturing plant workers and community members. It’s essential...

In response to disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing / unsteady tariff negotiations, manufacturers are emphasizing the importance of robust supply chains. Strategies include diversifying suppliers, conducting spend analyses, and shifting from offshoring to local sourcing to mitigate...

The federal government is phasing out the most widely used chemical in the dry cleaning industry. After decades of warnings, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a nationwide perchloroethylene (PERC) ban under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The action would greatly reduce consumer...

Climate change is significantly affecting agricultural systems worldwide. Shifts in weather patterns, rising temperatures, and more frequent extreme weather events are reducing crop yields, altering traditional farming practices, and threatening global food security. This blog analyzes these...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are popping up in the news daily, making it hard to keep track of both state and federal bans. The content below aims to help keep manufacturers updated on the latest bans, proposed rules, PFA-identifying technologies, PFA-destroying technologies, and...

The importance of expired reagent safety and handling cannot be understated. When reagents pass their expiration dates, degradation and contamination may occur, altering critical experiment data. In blood laboratories, using a less potent or flawed reagent produces inconsistent outcomes....

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “Acclimatization is the beneficial physiological adaptations that occur during repeated exposure to a hot environment. These adaptations include improved sweating efficiency, stabilization of circulation, and the...

Ammonium hydroxide provides wide-reaching benefits for industries that produce cleaning products, fertilizers, purify water, and others. As the market share and use of this chemical agent grows, an increased number of workers are being put at risk.