Electronics, drug collections protect Great Lakes, Earth

[galego4]

It is amazing that this problem flies under the radar. Most states do not have medication take back programs. Yet, over 40 states report contamination of the aquifer by pharmaceuticals.  Another little known fact is that expired, unused, medications can be used as an inexpensive source of fuel. Covanta Holdings runs over 30 plants that generate energy from incinerated medications. This is a golden oportunity to reduce pollution and dependence on foreign oil.

Faustino Gonzalez, MD (galego4)