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Research has documented continuous exposure to even minute levels of medications has altered the physiology of fish and other aquatic organisms
 growth of extra appendages
altering sexual reproduction
mutated offspring
fish and aquatic life born deaf and blind |
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A recent study by the United States Geological Survey found low levels of drugs (antibiotics, hormones, contraceptives, and steroids) in 80% of the rivers and streams tested |
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Drug resistant bacteria and microbes can result from contaminated water |
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Flushed drugs are not removed in sewage treatment facilities and septic tank systems—they enter the soil, surface water, and groundwater |
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Animals, adults, and children are poisoned by drugs they find on the ground surrounding trash containers |
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Pollution prevention—the elimination or minimization of the pollution source— helps clean up the environment |
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Diabetes testing and treatment supplies should be disposed of carefully - they should never be placed directly in the trash
 Improper disposal of needles, lancets, and syringes (“sharps”) injures hundreds of healthcare workers, sanitation inspectors, and hazardous waste specialists annually- NEVER place these items in the trash - use only proper Sharps Containers made exclusively for this use
- Never, for any reason, flush needles, lancets, and syringes down the toilet
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Improper disposal of prescription and over the counter drugs will harm future generations for decades to come |
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| Take action now to minimize the threat of unknowingly poisoning humans, animals, and plant life. For more information on how you can safely dispose of household hazardous supplies (such as mercury thermometers, light globes, etc) please follow this link. |
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