Since the early 1990’s governments across the world have been experimenting with extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. While in the United States federal legislators have not jumped on the bandwagon, individual states have stepped out with numerous new laws that … more

A day at the beach, surf, sand, and a beach fire as the sun sets over the ocean. It’s been a southern California beach tradition stretching back generations. However, that tradition is now in danger of being outlawed, and it … more

The local Department of Environmental Health (DEH) inspectors have always been diligent, but now we understand that in some areas they have changed their inspection style, and we wanted to share this news with you. While previously they were known … more

According to a 2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics there were 3.4 skin disease/injuries reported for every 10,000 employees – far higher than respiratory illnesses. It demonstrates that skin exposure to chemicals remains a significant problem. And as chemicals most often … more

At Ingenium we not only believe in supporting the environment, we believe in supporting our community in efforts to make life better for everyone. That’s why, for the last two years, we have been proud to support two annual March … more

Washington state is certainly working to become one of the most green states in the country, and now King County has a program to help take that goal even further. It’s the upcoming Master Recycler Composter training, and it’s aimed … more

As many of you know, starting January 1st, CUPA regulated businesses can no longer submit information to their local county agencies, but are required to report electronically utilizing the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). Some of the reports include information … more

E-waste is a $20 billion dollar per year industry, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. E-waste is collected at regional collection centers, consolidated, and then sent to processing facilities where the waste is managed in several different ways, but … more

For many years, unused chemicals, even new and unopened supplies, were simply disposed of as hazardous waste. Today that situation is changing, due in part to a commitment to sustainability by responsible corporate citizens that have the power to make … more

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued a news release in January highlighting some of the department’s enforcement activity in 2012. This gives some insight into DTSC’s enforcement priorities and also can be helpful in identifying some of the … more