Safety
By switching to non-toxic equipment hospitals can stop chemicals, such as mercury, from entering the waste stream in the first place. Recommended resources on hospital waste reduction and non-toxic equipment alternatives:
H2E (Hospitals for a Healthy Environment)
http://www.h2e-online.org
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
http://mntap.umn.edu/health/index.htm
Environmental Management in Healthcare Facilities
http://asia.elsevierhealth.com
