The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized in the 1980s that it was accumulating nuclear waste, which could remain hazardous for at least 10,000 years. …
The Skolnik Book Club
As a first for the Skolnik Newsletter, we are going to make a book recommendation! I recently read a fascinating book and thought it would interest …
Who You Gonna Call? The Pallet Detectives, that’s Who!
Whenever you see steel drums, you often see them stored on wooden pallets. A recent story in the Wall St. Journal tells us about Brambles, the …
Your Home is Full of Hazardous Materials – Oh My!
In last month’s newsletter, we wrote about the 15 most hazardous types of cargo. So, in hopes of surprising a few more of our readers, here …
Cracking Open the Issue: Why Your Canned Wine Might Smell Like Rotten Eggs
In the news: Canned wine is a rapidly growing segment in the wine-packaging industry, but it faces challenges such as being perceived as lacking elegance compared …
DOT Changes Hazmat Regs for Lithium Batteries
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has introduced a new Final Rule. Announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, this rule …