Disposal of Old Meds

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Joanie LIebman Westcliffe Jun 22, 2008 19:28 pm
I am wondering what is the best way of disposing of old meds. I've just read an email with varying different recommendations, with all but one going into a land fill. Won't that e…

RX Drugs in Water Supples

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Mike Newton-Ward Raleigh Jun 11, 2008 6:32 am
Hello, I am interested in initiatives to limit the presence of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in the water supply. I am particularly in initiatives that use a social ma…

An Ounce of Prevention...

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Michael Bergman Lacey May 28, 2008 15:20 pm
As with many public environmental agencies, we have for years been spending lots of money on the clean-up and management of toxics. However, we all know -- at least intellectually…

What Do you Do with Old Batteries?

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Ned Crossley Narrogin Apr 8, 2008 8:48 am
Hello all Is there anyone on the listserv who can advise on the appropriate, most sustainable way to deal with alkaline and rechargeable batteries at the end of their useable lif…

Behavior Change: Hg Thermostat Recycling

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Michael Bergman Lacey Jan 15, 2008 18:04 pm
Greetings. Washington State is interested in identifying barriers in the professional contractor community (e.g., HVAC specialists, remodelers) that inhibit participation in m…

Pool and Spa Chemical Behavior Change Programs?

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abby boudouris portland Jul 3, 2007 13:32 pm
Does anyone know about any behavior change programs focusing on the use of Chlorine in home pools and spas? We are specifically looking to avoid the use of Chlorine based products…

Cleaning Materials and Practices

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Patricia Barnes Jun 8, 2007 8:15 am
Does anyone have any information or links relating to best practices in minimizing toxics and protecting water quality in relation too cleaning products & practices in the accommo…

Disposing of Old (Mercury Filled) Thermostats?

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nchura May 16, 2007 14:53 pm
Older, non-digital thermostats controlling heating and airconditioning often contain a switch with a significant volume of mercury. I don't have precise amounts, but I guess the m…

Pharmaceutical Take-Back Programs

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Marta Keane Joliet Apr 5, 2007 14:23 pm
I'm trying to start a program in partnership with pharmacies in Illinois to accept unused or expired medications from citizens for proper destruction. We have always accepted thes…

Publicity vs. Promoting Sustainable Behavior

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dnking Mar 1, 2007 17:23 pm
A couple questions from Nebraska... I'm working to develop an outreach/education program centered around our household hazardous waste collections. My primary goal is toxic re…

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