Waste management aims to minimize generation while effectively managing remaining waste. Waste comes from domestic, industrial, biomedical, agricultural, and other sources. Waste categories include liquid, rubbish, organic, recyclable, and hazardous materials
Sharps box is a specialized container for collecting medical sharps. Designed to prevent injuries and infections from sharp medical instruments. Used in hospitals, clinics, and homes for proper medical waste management
Guidelines cover infectious clinical waste (UN 3291) transported on public roads. Category B infectious substances include HIV, HBV, HCV. Category A includes highly infectious substances like Ebola virus
Medical waste includes infectious materials, sharps, and general healthcare waste. Approximately 75-90% of medical waste is unregulated general waste. Federal agencies include EPA, OSHA, DEA, and DOT regulate medical waste. State regulations vary widely, with EPA often leading in waste management
Infectious substances contain pathogens that can cause disease in humans or animals. Biological products are derived from living organisms for disease treatment. Cultures are intentionally created pathogens, excluding patient specimens
National Future Day hosted 200 kids from 5th to 7th grade. J&J Innovation Hub Switzerland opened at Basel Campus. Swiss National Future Day program reached 200 kids across seven sites