Chemicals in the Garden

Posted on: 12 February 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has put standards in place for people who work around hazardous materials. These standards are commonly referred to under one title, HAZWOPER, which stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Being trained in HAZWOPER standards can help you to handle and dispose of dangerous materials in a way that is safe and allows you help your employer avoid fines for OSHA violations. However, you may not know if you are in a job or field where this kind of training would be valuable.
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Posted on: 2 December 2015

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), mice and other rodents have the potential to transmit such illnesses as hemorrhagic fever, salmonellosis, and even the plague. If you spot mice running around in your garage, it is best to take immediate action to remove them in order to protect your family's health. There are a few methods you can use to accomplish this task. Adopt an Outdoor Cat Cats love to hunt and there is a reason why farmers and horse owners often have barn cats.
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Posted on: 25 August 2015

Aluminum recycling is heavily promoted in communities and encouraged by scrap yard owners. Nevertheless, some individuals feel like it's too big of a chore to bother. Especially in rural areas with no municipal garbage pickup, it may seem easier to throw aluminum cans in the trash compared with sorting them and hauling them to the town recycling center or independent companies, such as Cen-Tex Scrap & Metal Inc. You may figure it's simply not worth the cash you get for the effort.
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Posted on: 28 July 2015

It can be tempting to just throw everything in your trash can and be done with it. However, if you set up a simple sorting station in your home, you can make a huge impact on the environment. Most people know that it is beneficial to recycle plastic; however, many individuals do not know the benefits of recycling glass. Before you go and throw that glass food container in the trash, think about these three amazing benefits of recycling glass: 
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