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Shining A Light on Antibiotic Overuse in Meat Production

Shining A Light on Antibiotic Overuse in Meat Production

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...
The Sticky Problem of Safe Sharps Disposal

The Sticky Problem of Safe Sharps Disposal

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...
Another look at medicine disposal products: performance and effectiveness?

Another look at medicine disposal products: performance and effectiveness?

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...
Long-Awaited EPA Actions on Toxic Chemicals Possible Under TSCA Reform

Long-Awaited EPA Actions on Toxic Chemicals Possible Under TSCA Reform

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...
Why Secure Medicine Disposal? What’s Pharmaceutical Stewardship?  my recent presentation

Why Secure Medicine Disposal? What’s Pharmaceutical Stewardship? my recent presentation

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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