According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), flu vaccine manufacturers project we will need up to 185 million doses this 2022-2023 season, and MERI plays a part in this vaccine disposal. Since early October, more than half have been distributed, with several...
Nearly 20.9% of Wisconsin landfill samples contain improperly disposed sharps. This alarming fact comes from a recent statewide characterization study commissioned by the Wisconsin DNR to find out what is in our landfills. Sharps, including needles and lancets,...
Wondering what you can do with unused diabetes supplies? Nearly 415 million people worldwide have diabetes, with 1 in 10 diagnosed in America alone. Unfortunately, for many, life-saving diabetes supplies are scarce or inaccessible. But there are simple steps you can...
On April 30, make a difference in your area by setting up a one-stop collection site for the safe and convenient disposal of prescription drugs and sharps. Many community members take prescription drugs or use medical sharps each day, but they often lack the resources...
MERI (Madison Environmental Resourcing, Inc) is the feature in Dane Buy Local’s recent sustainability practices newsletter, Planet 608. Dane Buy Local is an organization that advocates the cause of buying local on behalf of its members. With this in mind, its mission...
Demand for sharps containers is rising, contributing to a sharps container shortage. MERI is currently taking measures to meet the needs of the healthcare facilities and vaccine clinics we service. To ensure that access to sharps containers is available for all,...
Millions of Americans use sharps in their at-home medical regimens and wonder how to dispose of needles and other medical waste. For example, where do all the needles go from injectable medications administered outside of a medical facility? Is there an...
Millions of Americans dispose of sharps from diabetic or allergy injections in the restrooms of high-traffic places, resulting in the need for sharps containers in public restrooms. Unfortunately, the drug epidemic in our country has also contributed to needle use in...
Are you setting up shop with your new microblading business or reordering supplies for your semi-permanent makeup salon? A biohazard infectious waste sharps container is a must-have for any microblading business. While making your supplies checklist, you will want...
When SB212 takes effect January 1, 2021, it will impact many California businesses. This upcoming disposal law mandates sharps and medications must be properly disposed of through a takeback system. What does this new law mean for California businesses that handle...