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Homeopioid crisis

opioid crisis

Un gráfico que transmite 7,385 muertes relacionadas con opioides en California, 21,316 visitas a la sala de emergencias y 13.6 millones de recetas.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

¿Cuál es el Panorama de los Opioides en la Región de San Diego?

November 21, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Read in English Condado de San Diego Las recetas de opioides en California están disminuyendo, gracias a un esfuerzo concentrado para combatir esta crisis. Pero aún queda mucho trabajo por hacer. La sobredosis relacionada con […]

Un gráfico que transmite 7,385 muertes relacionadas con opioides en California, 21,316 visitas a la sala de emergencias y 13.6 millones de recetas.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

¿Cuál es el Panorama de los Opioides en la Región de Los Ángeles?

November 21, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Read in English Condados de Los Ángeles y Ventura Las recetas de opioides en California están disminuyendo, gracias a un esfuerzo concentrado para combatir esta crisis. Pero aún queda mucho trabajo por hacer. La sobredosis […]

Un gráfico que transmite 7,385 muertes relacionadas con opioides en California, 21,316 visitas a la sala de emergencias y 13.6 millones de recetas.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

¿Cuál es el Panorama de los Opioides en California?

November 21, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Read in English Las recetas de opioides en California están disminuyendo, gracias a un esfuerzo concentrado para combatir esta crisis. Pero aún queda mucho trabajo por hacer. La sobredosis relacionada con drogas es la principal […]

Una ilustración gráfica de animales junto a un arroyo envenenado
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Protegiendo la Salud y el Bienestar de los Residentes del Sur de California

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Los contenedores de recuperación para la eliminación segura de medicamentos mantienen a las comunidades seguras y limpias por Anne Stokes Read in English Hablamos con Spencer Silverstein, analista de sostenibilidad del Departamento de Obras Públicas […]

Una ilustración gráfica de un hombre y una mujer jóvenes junto a un río que se ha vuelto verde por la contaminación.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Beneficios del Contenedor de Recuperación de Medicamentos

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Los contenedores de recuperación de medicamentos para su eliminación segura ayudan a combatir la crisis de los opioides y a mantener las drogas peligrosas fuera del medio ambiente y de las vías fluviales. por Debbie […]

Ilustración gráfica de dos niños mirando un frasco gigante de medicamento con una calavera y huesos cruzados
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Proteja Nuestras Vías Fluviales

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Aprenda cómo y por qué es importante deshacerse de los medicamentos no utilizados, y fácil por Thea Marie Rood Read in English Todos hemos tenido la experiencia: tal vez su pareja no necesitó los analgésicos […]

Una ilustración gráfica de un hombre tirando medicamentos en un contenedor de recuperación
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Los Contenedores de Recuperación de Medicamentos Nos Benefician a Todos

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Y es simplemente un buen servicio al cliente por Anne Stokes Read in English Los contenedores de recuperación para la eliminación segura de medicamentos son beneficiosos para todos: los pacientes tienen una forma conveniente de […]

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Recuperación de Medicamentos

Manteniendo Comunidades Limpias, Seguras y Saludables

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Los contenedores de recuperación de medicamentos mantienen las drogas seguras y fuera del medio ambiente por Anne Stokes Read in English En las manos adecuadas, los medicamentos pueden hacer maravillas. Cuando se manejan mal, pueden […]

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Recuperación de Medicamentos

De Albergue a Su Propio Contenedor de Recuperación para la Eliminación Segura de Medicamentos

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Ayude a su comunidad a deshacerse de los medicamentos no deseados o vencidos por Anne Stokes Read in English Los contenedores de recuperación de medicamentos de eliminación segura brindan una opción responsable para aquellos que […]

Ric y Jeannette Torchon sostienen un retrato de su hijo Alec Jacob Torchon, quien murió después de una sobredosis de analgésicos recetados.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Se Fue Demasiado Pronto

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Los padres crean conciencia sobre el abuso de medicamentos recetados después de la muerte de su hijo Read in English Cuando Ric Torchon recibió una llamada telefónica a las 3 a.m. de la ex novia […]

Una ilustración gráfica de una mujer en el trabajo tirando medicamentos con un símbolo de STOP superpuesto
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Llevar los Medicamentos No Deseados a Un Lugar Donde no Puedan Hacer Daño

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

En lugar de dañar a las personas o al medio ambiente, los medicamentos se pueden desechar en contenedores de recuperación segura por Allen Pierleoni Read in English California lidera la nación en abordar problemas que […]

Una ilustración gráfica de tres frascos de medicamentos con la etiqueta eliminada u oscurecida de varias maneras
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Tan Fácil Como 1, 2, 3

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Contenedores de recuperación segura de medicamentos: Seguros, cómodos, anónimos y buenos para el medio ambiente Read in English Los medicamentos desechados de manera irresponsable pueden causar graves problemas de seguridad pública, incluida la adicción, pueden […]

Ilustración gráfica de dos niños mirando un frasco gigante de medicamento con una calavera y huesos cruzados
Recuperación de Medicamentos

¿Limpiando la Casa?

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

por Thea Marie Rood Read in English Todos hemos tenido la experiencia: tal vez su pareja no necesitó los analgésicos recetados para recuperarse de la cirugía; Tal vez su hijo adolescente no usó todos sus […]

Una ilustración gráfica de un adolescente mirando un frasco de medicamento con una calavera y huesos cruzados
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Los Ladrónes Quieren Tus Medicamentos

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Los contenedores de recuperación pueden mantener los medicamentos fuera de las manos equivocadas Read in English “Los contenedores de recuperación proporcionan una forma conveniente para deshacerse de sus medicamentos no deseados o caducados”. Alguacil Jim […]

Sandra Chavez mirando por la ventana mientras sostiene un retrato de su hijo Jeff Chavez.
Recuperación de Medicamentos

Una Vida Robada

November 19, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

La adicción de su hijo a los medicamentos recetados empezó con unas pastillas que él encontró en casa por Michelle Carl Read in English Sandra Chavez guardaba el Vicodin en su cocina. Lo guardaba en […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California?

October 25, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Leer en español Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of […]

A graphic illustration of a man throwing away medication into a take-back bin
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Pharmaceutical Take-Back Bins Benefit Everyone

September 4, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

And it’s just plain good customer service by Anne Stokes Leer en español Safe disposal drug take-back bins are a win-win-win: patients have a convenient way to keep unwanted medications out of reach of abuse; […]

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Host Your Own Safe Disposal Drug Take-Back Bin

September 4, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Help your community get rid of unwanted or expired medications by Anne Stokes Leer en español Safe disposal drug take-back bins provide a responsible option for those looking to get rid of unwanted medications. As […]

Sandra Chavez looking out a window while holding a senior portrait of her son Jeff Chavez.
Take Back Drugs

A Stolen Life

August 5, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Son’s prescription medication addiction started with pills he found at home by Michelle Carl Leer en español Sandra Chavez kept Vicodin in her kitchen. She kept it in the medicine cabinet, next to the Tylenol. […]

Ric and Jeannette Torchon hold a portrait of their son Alec Jacob Torchon, who died after a prescription painkiller overdose.
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Gone Too Soon

August 5, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Parents raise awareness of prescription medication abuse after son’s death Leer en español When Ric Torchon received a phone call at 3 a.m. from his son’s ex-girlfriend, his heart sank. It was his and his […]

An illustrated graphic of a woman throwing meds in the trash, while a man watches
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Sac State Does Their Part

August 5, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Anne Stokes Sometimes it’s just a few pills. Sometimes it’s a gallon-bag full of blood pressure medication, antibiotics, or painkillers. Either way, it’s important to get […]

A graphic illustration of a man throwing away medication into a take-back bin
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Easy Pick Up, Easy Drop Off

August 5, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Anne Stokes Sometimes you’re left with medication you don’t need: A medication doesn’t work for you and your doctor puts you on something else, or you […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
Take Back Drugs

What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s Southern Central Valley?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, and Tulare Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in the San Diego Region?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Leer en español San Diego County Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s Northern Central Valley?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Shasta, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s Sierra Nevada Region?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, and Siskiyou Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s North Coast?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in the Orange County Region?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Orange County Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of accidental […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s Central Valley?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Sacramento, Solano, and San Joaquin Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in the Los Angeles Region?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Leer en español Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose […]

A graphic relaying 7385 opiod related deaths in California, 21316 emergency department visits, and 13.6 million prescriptions.
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What’s the Opioid Picture in California’s High Desert?

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the […]

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Protecting Our Children

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe medicine storage might save the life of someone you love by Rodney Orosco Today, Americans fill nearly three times as many prescriptions as they did in 1980 and spend five times as much on […]

A graphic illustration of a woman at work throwing away medication with a STOP symbol superimposed
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Dispose Of Unwanted Drugs Where They Can Do No Harm

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Instead of harming people or the environment, medications can be disposed of at secure collection take-back bins by Allen Pierleoni Leer en español California leads the nation in addressing issues that are vital to the […]

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Keeping Communities Clean, Safe and Healthy

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep drugs from abuse and out of the environment by Anne Stokes Leer en español In the right hands, medications can work wonders. When mishandled, they can be the stuff […]

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Easy As 1-2-3

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins: Safe, convenient, anonymous and good for the environment Leer en español Irresponsibly disposed medications can cause serious public safety concerns including addiction, can lead to unintentional misuse, and pollute watersheds. […]

A graphics illustrations of a young man and woman standing by a river that has turned green from pollution.
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Innovative Program Helps Opioid Crisis and Environment, Too

August 2, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins help to combat opioid crisis and keep dangerous drugs out of environment, waterways by Debbie Arrington Leer en español Solving problems; that’s what government does. And if a program can […]

A graphic illustration of a teenager looking at a bottle of medication with a skull and crossbones
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Burglars Want Your Meds

July 24, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Take-back bins can keep medications out of the wrong hands Leer en español When a burglar breaks into a home, what’s one of the first places they look? It’s not the jewelry box — it’s […]

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Take-back Bins: Safe, Convenient and Environmentally Friendly

May 31, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

The responsible way to dispose of unwanted medications Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep unwanted pharmaceuticals out of the environment and the hands of those who may misuse them. We talked to Thomas Koutroulis, director […]

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Protect Your Loved Ones

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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Be Part of the Solution

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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Got Unwanted Meds?

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medication is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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Got Old Medications?

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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Protect Your Family, Protect the Planet

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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Why Flushing Meds is a Bad Idea

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unwanted medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

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What Should I Do With My Unwanted Meds?

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unused medication is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood Leer en español We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from […]

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Cleaning House?

March 28, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood Leer en español We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from […]

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Keep Your Community Safe

March 26, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Medication take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Whether to cure disease, ease pain, or prevent illness, prescription medications keep people healthy. Unfortunately, along with the power to heal, drugs also […]

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Protect Public Health

March 26, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins prevent unwanted medications from being misused and keeps them from polluting the environment. We talked to […]

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Protect Those Around You

March 14, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal drug […]

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What Should I Do With My Unwanted Meds?

March 14, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Learn how and why disposing of unused medications is important—and easy by Thea Marie Rood We have all had the experience: Maybe your spouse didn’t need the painkillers prescribed for recovery from surgery; maybe your […]

A graphic illustration of a woman at work throwing away medication with a STOP symbol superimposed
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Don’t Trash, Don’t Flush

March 14, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications also have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal […]

A graphic illustration of a teenager looking sadly at a giant bottle of medication with a skull and crossbones
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Dispose of Unwanted Meds the Right Way

March 13, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Medication take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes “Drugs are not disposable. There are a lot of benefits, but there is a lot of potential harm that can be caused by […]

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Take-back Bin at CSU-Chico Helps the College Community

March 13, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Pharmacies hosting take-back bins make responsible disposal easy by Allen Pierleoni “Everybody loves it because it’s easily accessible and the process is anonymous and non-judgmental.” Anel Anderson, Lead pharmacist, CSU, Chico California leads the nation […]

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Convenient Solution to a Common Problem

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Frequently asked questions about medication take-back bins by Anne Stokes Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the medication take-back bin program, provided by the California Product Stewardship Council: How do safe disposal […]

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Put Unwanted Meds Where They Belong

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins help keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Whether to cure disease, ease pain, or prevent illness, prescription medications keep people healthy. Unfortunately, along with the power to heal, […]

A graphic illustration of animals in front of a poisoned stream
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Safe Disposal Take-back Bins in Yolo County

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Find out more by Anne Stokes Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep communities safe and clean. To learn more about this, we talked to Yolo County Central Landfill Waste Reduction and Sustainability Manager Marissa Juhler. […]

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Making a Difference, One Bin at a Time

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Sonoma County has been a forerunner in drug take-back programs by Allen Pierleoni California leads the nation in addressing issues that are vital to the public health and safety, and the environment. One crucial piece […]

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Keeping North Coast Communities Safe and Clean

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Drug take-back bins provide easy disposal options by Anne Stokes Along with the power to heal, medications also have the potential to cause harm when misused or improperly discarded. Safe disposal drug take-back bins provide […]

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Protecting Southern California Residents’ Health and Welfare

March 12, 2024 California Product Stewardship Council

Safe disposal drug take-back bins keep communities safe and clean by Anne Stokes Leer en español We talked to Spencer Silverstein, sustainability analyst with the City of Thousand Oaks’ Public Works Department, to get an […]

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