Learning institutions, corporations and event facilitators are using rapid covid testing. Simply put, it's a fast way to determine if someone has the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Testing with immediate results helps to contain the spread of the disease, especially in large group...
Reopening After Coronavirus Lockdown
For many businesses, reopening after the coronavirus lockdown will be stressful. No one wants to trigger another outbreak. Especially one that will cause everything to close again. Here’s a check list of some things to keep in mind when re-opening. It includes what to...
How to Dispose Of Covid-19 and Antibody Test Waste
Covid-19 and antibody tests are ramping up, and MERI is helping dispose of waste generated from these Coronavirus tests with pickup and mailback services. As noted in our earlier blog, Madison Environmental Resourcing Inc. collects Covid-19 testing waste from the...
MERI Disposes Covid-19 Testing Waste
MERI disposes Covid-19 testing waste. It expects to see even more of it as the dial turns up on Wisconsin's Badger Bounce Back plan, MERI uses microwave technology to treat and dispose of Covid-19 waste. This is after the tests are analyzed and become biohazard waste....
Thank you Healthcare Staff
A big thank you goes out to all frontline healthcare staff - as well as those behind the scenes - for taking care of everyone during this Covid-19 outbreak. From assisting patients bedside to preparing food to maintaining the facility and keeping it clean for all, we...
Key Facts about Covid-19
We want to share these key facts about Covid-19 for our customers. They come from researchers at John Hopkins. Covid-19 is a Protein with Thin Layer of Fat The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat)....
MERI Employees Will Wear Face Masks
All MERI employees will wear face masks when they are collecting medical waste. We are doing this to keep our customers, our employees, and their families safe during the Covid-19 outbreak. MERI is following the new CDC recommendations to wear face masks. This is in...
What Happens to Covid-19 Medical Waste?
"What Happens to Covid-19 Medical Waste?" MERI CEO Jim Fitzpatrick recently addressed this question for listeners of Wisconsin Public Radio's WHYsconsin news segment. While some would think the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a mountain of medical waste in Dane...
Who Do You Choose To Be During Covid-19?
Who Do You Choose To Be During Covid-19? Live in fear, or rise to the occasion? While initially many thought this was going to be a sprint, it’s more likely to be a marathon. This chart may put some perspective on how to prepare yourself mentally for the journey...
Guidance on Self-Isolation and Quarantine
Do you have guidance on self-isolation and quarantine regarding the Coronavirus? YES WE DO. Questions like this have come up from MERI employees. We’re guessing you have them too. Everyone is looking for reliable information so that they can stop the spread of...