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NanoSignal Corp.'s Board of Directors Approves the Cancellation of 100 Million Shares of Common Stock
Tuesday May 18, 9:15 am ET


LAS VEGAS, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--May 18, 2004 -- NanoSignal Corp. (OTC BB:NNOSE.OB - News) is pleased to announce that the company's Board of Directors has approved the cancellation of 100 million shares of the company's common stock, thus reducing by one third the outstanding shares.
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NanoSignal's management believes that its patent protected Slices(TM) technology can be commercialized this year and is taking all required steps, including full compliance with regulatory filing requirements to achieve that desired result for its shareholders.

CEO Scott A. Ervin stated, "Since my appointment to the office of CEO, I have been focused on the deployment and commercialization of the Slices(TM) technology. We have implemented a defined and specific plan of action to achieve this directive." Ervin continues, "I thank the Board of Directors, existing shareholders and the financial community for supporting my direction and efforts on behalf of all shareholders."

About NanoSignal Corp.

NanoSignal Corp. is a medical technology company introducing its patented Slices(TM) technology to the MRI industry, allowing radiologists and technologists to perform advanced imaging features beyond the capabilities of the standard MRI computer.

Information about NanoSignal Corp. is available at www.nanosignalcorp.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the lead-in "Looking Forward." These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements, and changing price and market conditions. No assurance can be given that these are all the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statement.



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Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Adds Technology Improvement; Creation of Closed System Protects the Environment from Medical Waste
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2 March 2004, 1:37pm ET

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTCBB:MBWS) announced today that the company has improved its existing environmentally friendly medical waste processing technology. The enhanced second-generation system, NanoMed TD04, incorporates the already-proven, affordable and cost-effective microwave waste reduction technology with an effective fully closed and filtered waste ionization or NWI unit. "The addition of our patent-pending NWI technology now provides the company with the ability to cost-effectively break down medical waste streams while eliminating all DNA and the need for land filling residual waste," said CEO & President Scott A. Ervin. "Our mission and focus has always been 'Zero Environmental Impact' medical waste remediation. Our first-generation processing technology has proven itself and addressed a serious environmental issue that affects every living organism on the globe -- the incineration of medical waste. Heretofore, land filling was the dominant method used to dispose of residual waste. With the development of NanoMed TD04, we are now strategically positioned to set a new global standard in medical waste remediation, and to take advantage of a superior marketing platform."

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As previously announced, Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems is developing three proposed new medical waste treatment facilities similar to the plant the company is operating in Hawaii. Currently, the company has signed contracts with a number of Hawaii-based companies as well as several private doctors' and dentists' offices and clinics. The proposed expansion is the first of many planned steps in a planned national program that the company anticipates will include a national medical SHARPS(TM) sales team and additional new global sites by year-end.

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. has international marketing capabilities and employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. The services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

34simmons. is there a big short interest in mbws?tia

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Taking most market participants by surprise, the
National Association of Securities Dealers has drastically tightened one of
its rules governing short selling.

Known as affirmative determination, the NASD rule stipulates that brokers
and dealers engaged in a short sale transaction must make sure that shares
can be delivered by settlement time, three days later.

"We closed a loophole," said Steve Luparello, executive vice president of
Market Regulation at NASD.

Until now, non-NASD members, like specialists, option markets and foreign
brokers, weren't covered under the affirmative determination rule. That
means that non-NASD members didn't have to represent to the NASD broker
through which they conducted a short sale order that they would be able to
deliver the stock by settlement date.

A short seller typically borrows stock from a broker to sell it into the
market, betting that the share price will fall so that he can buy the stock
back at a lower price and pocket the difference.

The amended NASD affirmative determination rule, which was recently approved
by the Securities and Exchange Commission, will particularly affect short
sales conducted through foreign brokers, most specifically Canadian brokers
which have often been used by investors to sell short the stock of small
U.S. companies trading on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board or OTCBB.

Because it's often impossible to borrow the shares of companies trading on
the OTCBB, investors and hedge funds looking to take negative bets on these
often-overvalued development-stage companies have traditionally been trading
through Canada where it's not required to borrow stock before selling it
short. The practice is known as naked shorting.

That trading avenue has now been effectively closed.

The new NASD rule doesn't cover Canadian brokers, since most are not members
of the association, instead it makes it the responsibility of U.S. brokers
trading with non-members to make sure that their counterparts will be able
to settle a transaction before completing a short sale.

"It's part of (a broker's) supervisory responsibilities," NASD's Luparello
said, adding that a non-member's previous failures to deliver should be a
good indication of whether or not it will in fact be able to complete the
transaction by the settlement date.

Market makers engaged in bone fide market making activities will continue to
be exempt from affirmative determination.

Luparello said that, unlike a parallel SEC initiative to tighten short
selling rules on the small-cap markets, the new NASD rules did not originate
from worries over mounting failures to deliver stock into the national
clearing system. But Luparello said the amended NASD rule fits nicely with
the new short selling regulations now under consideration by the SEC.

"I think it addresses a gap and (shows) that we, like the SEC, are looking
at a variety of things in this area," Luparello said.

The NASD proposal was first submitted to the SEC in November 2001, well
before alleged abuses of naked shorting became the focal point of a campaign
lead by some OTCBB companies in the U.S that say they have been victimized
by the practice.

While some investors argue that short sellers provide a needed service to
the markets, others have called for the complete abolition of short selling
because of the undue pressure its puts on the shares of companies.

While market participants in the U.S. and abroad are well aware of the new
short selling regulations being put forward by the SEC, known as Regulation
SHO, most said they knew nothing of the NASD's plan before it became final.

"It's taken us by surprise," said Richard Thomas, head of compliance at
Canadian brokerage firm Pacific International.

Although separate from it, the amended NASD rule fits tightly within the
SEC's SHO which is now under review by the SEC staff after a period during
which market participants were invited to comment on it.

As it stands, the new SEC short selling rules will make it easier to short
large-cap stocks since they would do away with the "uptick" rule, which bans
short selling on a stock when the price is falling.

But it when it comes to the small-cap markets, where it's often impossible
to borrow stock, the impact of SHO will be the opposite, making it harder to
short sale stock.

The new SEC rule sets a predetermined level of so-called clearing fails -
cases in which a broker or investor cannot deliver stock within two days
after settlement - which will trigger a 90-day blackout whereby the customer
will not be allowed to short sell that security. That 90-day exemption would
affect trading of U.S. securities in and outside the U.S.

The new NASD affirmative determination rule will take effect on Feb. 20. ( NOW-- NASD Delays New Short Selling Rule to April 1 )
(2) Need time to reprogram their computers"...need time to cover is what they mean...LOL

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NASD Delays New Short Selling Rule to April 1
By Carol S. Remond, Of Dow Jones Newswires

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The National Association of Securities Dealers said Wednesday that it has delayed the implementation of a new stricter rule governing short selling to April 1.

The NASD surprised most market participants last month when it announced that it expanded its affirmative determination rule to cover broker and dealers which are not NASD members, such as foreign brokerage firms and specialists.

The affirmative determination rule stipulates that brokers and dealers engaged in a short sale transaction must make sure that shares can be delivered by settlement time, three days later.

The new rule was scheduled to take effect Feb. 20. The NASD said in a notice to members Wednesday that it delayed its implementation to provide members with additional time to "make technological changes to their systems to comply with the new requirement."

Some members "needed time to reprogram their systems in order to create this interim step before accepting orders," said Steve Luparello, executive vice president of Market Regulation at NASD.

Under the current affirmative determination rule, non-NASD members do not have to represent to the NASD broker through which they conduct a short sale order that they are able to deliver the stock by settlement date.

A short seller typically borrows stock from a broker to sell it into the market, betting that the share price will fall so that he can buy the stock back at a lower price and pocket the difference.

The amended NASD affirmative determination rule will particularly affect short sales conducted through foreign brokers, most specifically Canadian brokers which have often been used by investors to sell short the stock of small U.S. companies trading on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board or OTCBB.

Because it's often impossible to borrow the shares of companies trading on the OTCBB, investors and hedge funds looking to take negative bets on these often- overvalued development-stage companies have traditionally been trading through Canada where it's not required to borrow stock before selling it short. The practice is known as naked shorting.

The new NASD rule doesn't cover Canadian brokers, since most are not members of the association, instead it makes it the responsibility of U.S. brokers trading with non-members to make sure that their counterparts will be able to settle a transaction before completing a short sale.

Market makers engaged in bone fide market making activities will continue to be exempt from affirmative determination.

While some investors argue that short sellers provide a needed service to the markets, others have called for the complete abolition of short selling because of the undue pressure its puts on the shares of companies.

Although separate from it, the amended NASD rule fits tightly within a new short selling rule, known as Regulation SHO, currently under review by the SEC staff.

As it stands, the new SEC short selling rules will make it easier to short large-cap stocks since they would do away with the "uptick" rule, which bans short selling on a stock when the price is falling. But it when it comes to the small-cap markets, where it's often impossible to borrow stock, the impact of SHO will be the opposite, making it harder to short sale stock.

The new SEC rule sets a predetermined level of so-called clearing fails - cases in which a broker or investor cannot deliver stock within two days after settlement - which will trigger a 90-day blackout whereby the customer will not be allowed to short sell that security. That 90-day exemption would affect trading of U.S. securities in and outside the U.S.

-By Carol S. Remond, Dow Jones Newswires; 201 938 2074; carol.remond@ dowjones.com

'Zero Environmental Impact’


Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Adds Technology Improvement

Creation of Closed System Protects the Environment from Medical Waste

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MARCH 2, 2004: Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MBWS-News) announced today that the Company has improved its existing environmentally friendly medical waste processing technology. The enhanced second-generation system, NanoMed TD04, incorporates the already proven, affordable and cost effective microwave waste reduction technology with an effective fully closed and filtered waste ionization or NWI unit. “The addition of our patent pending NWI technology now provides the Company with the ability to cost effectively break down medical waste streams while eliminating all DNA and the need for land filling residual waste said CEO & President Scott A. Ervin. “Our mission and focus has always been ‘Zero Environmental Impact’ medical waste remediation. Our first generation processing technology has proven itself and addressed a serious environmental issue that affects every living organism on the Globe--the incineration of medical waste. Heretofore land filling was the dominant method used to dispose of residual waste. With the development of NanoMed TD04, we are now strategically positioned to set a new global standard in medical waste remediation, and to take advantage of a superior marketing platform.”


As previously announced, Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems is developing three proposed new medical waste treatment facilities similar to the plant the Company is operating in Hawaii. Currently, the Company has signed contracts with a number of Hawaii-based companies as well as several private doctors' and dentists' offices and clinics. The proposed expansion is the first of many planned steps in a planned national program that the company anticipates will include a national medical SHARPS[tm] sales team and additional new global sites by year-end.

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. has international marketing capabilities and employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. The services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the lead-in "Looking Forward." These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements, and changing price and market conditions. No assurance can be given that these are all the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statement.

Contact

Scott A. Ervin 702-227-5111

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems



or

CEOcast

Ken Sgro, 212-732-4300 x224

kensgro@ceocast.com

Friends,

Well it almost happened. We almost got to a point of recognition where the Securities regulators were going to take responsibility and action against those that have violated our trust. But then they flinched. Today it was the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) who flinched on behalf of the member firms.

Today the NASD, in an action inexcusable to every investor who has put money into the 3500 Bulletin Board and Pink Sheet stocks, provided an extension to their proposed regulation change that would plug a “Loophole” used to manipulate our stocks (http://www.nasdr.com/pdf-text/0408ntm.txt) . They extended the time allotment for the member firms to be in compliance with a Reg. 3340 change that would prohibit offshore shorting abuses highlighted in SEC Regulation SHO proposal ( http://www.nasdr.com/pdf-text/0403ntm.txt ). The result of this “extension from February 20th to April 1st was an abrupt change to the Market and massive selling on these stocks. Many stocks dropped their market caps by 20% within the first hour of this notice being published.

Now what was this loophole? The NASD, in 2001 submitted a regulation change that required all member firms to be responsible for the affirmative determination of all short sales executed by non-member firms. Affirmative determination being the ability to locate and borrow a share for settlement on a short sale. Member firms have always been required to meet affirmative determination but non member firms (offshore firms) have never had this obligation and have thus “naked shorted” US stocks into oblivion without US regulatory protection. Shorting that the SEC, in Regulation SHO proposal, has accounted for short sale settlement failures that exceed the total number of shares registered by the company. Canadian compliance officers admit that not only is this very lucrative to the offshore firms but is a “huge problem” in the US (http://globeinvestor.com/servlet/ArticleNews/story/GAM/20040216/RREG16/stocks/news?ba ) .

So, we ask why this extension is so important.

First, the extension allows the loophole to continue to persist for an additional 45 days. The NASD has elected that it was better to allow the fraud to continue, for the loophole to exist, than to deal with some minor back office issues that may arise by those firms that did not react to their compliance requirements. The NASD wants the member firms protected over the rights of the investors who continue to be abused by a loophole that was identified in 2001.

Second. The extension provides additional evidence of the conflict of interest that exists between SRO and the member firms of Wall Street. The SEC, NASD, Department of Justice, US Postal Service, North American Securities Administration association (NASAA), Senate Banking Committee, and House Financial Services have all admitted this problem is huge. The naked shorting issue and the settlement failures on the books of our broker dealers have created such problems that settling the books could put some firms out of business. The NASAA, in a comment letter to the SEC for Regulation SHO (http://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/s72303/nasaa010504.htm), has identified that investors and companies have been victimized by this abuse. The Senate Banking Committee has identified that the SEC and NASD have created a joint task force to address the issue. The DOJ and USPS have issued arrest warrants against stock manipulators and have recorded tapes of these manipulators bribing brokers to collapse stocks (http://www.rgm.com/articles/sedona.html) . To it all, each has failed to move reforms or stop the abuse. No member firm, no broker, has ever paid a fine or been charged for their actions. Instead the NASD provides extensions to allow them time. Time that works against the investor and for the member firm.

Chairman Donaldson claims he has a pulse on the issues and his team is working hard to correct them. The NASD has claimed that they are well managed and are not conflicted between member interests and investor interests. Both are deceiving us as their actions speak louder than their words. This problem demonstrates the values that the NASD and SEC put on the small investor when it comes to protecting the small investor at the expense of Big Business Wall Street. Big Business Wall Street that runs the NASD and big Business Wall Street that Chairman Donaldson came from.

What is naked shorting?

Naked shorting is a process where unregistered shares are floated into the market on a short sale. The sale is never settled as the seller has no way or intention of finding a share for settlement. In 1996 – 2000 the SEC and FBI investigated an offshore firm that was deeply involved in money laundering US organized crime money (http://www.rgm.com/articles/cornucopiaofcrooks.html) through naked shorting. To remedy this problem the SEC and NASD spoke in front of Congress in September of 2000 (http://www.sec.gov/news/testimony/ts142000.htm , http://www.nasdr.com/1420/goldsmith_04.asp ) but to find the regulatory or enforcement actions taken off these sessions would find you remiss as NONE have taken place.

The Senate Banking Committee, in 2003, started to come down hard on the SEC for evidence they were provided on this issue. An issue the SEC had no intention of addressing. The result of 1 year of prodding was a reform package 9regulation SHO0 that sits idle in the hands of SEC rule makers. The need to address an issue that steals from US investors and places those monies into the hands of criminal elements and member firms is not high on the priority list of an agency dedicated to “Big Business”. Instead of addressing the issue the SEC has allowed it to get further out of control. A problem grown to proportions no longer manageable.

The remedy to fraud is simple. Provide restitution to those that commit the crimes and put that restitution directly into the hands of the abused. Find a way to do it where the lawyers are not the winners but the abused are. That remedy is simply. FORCE SETTLEMENT of all trades and clean up the books that have gotten so out of control. Those firms with really bad books will pay the most in forced buy-ins and those that stayed relatively clean will come away unfazed. The buy-ins will drive stock values up and those abused will convert their losses into recovery and/or profits. What better way to provide restitution to the proper parties? The problem is, The SEC and NASD would rather protect the Brokers and the criminal elements that drive revenues to the Wall Street firms. The investors are the collateral damage in all of this.

Wall street is once again embroiled in corruption. This time the question is, are Wall Street regulators covering up this crime and should they be held criminally liable for their actions? Where is the indictments against the Wall Street firms bribed to abuse these stocks and where are the actions against firms that profit on commissions for trades they never settle?


www.investigatethesec.com

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2004--NanoSignal Corp. (formerly Microsignal Corp.) (OTCBB:NNOS) reported today the highly successful and industry significant completion of the first phase of beta testing of SLICES(TM) software technology for MRI devices at Desert Radiology in Las Vegas, NV.

Dr. Lawrence Madoff, President of NanoSignal, reported that "the beta test results at Desert Radiology are historic not only for NanoSignal but for the MRI industry as a whole. With the help of Dr. Jeffrey Taft, Ph.D., who is the inventor and founder of SLICES(TM), we have been able to prove-up our technology in the field. We are no longer a start-up company, but a real contender for a share of the multi-million dollar MRI industry.

"Working with a standard 1.5 Tesla General Electric MRI scanner at Desert Radiology, we used SLICES(TM) to maintain signal noise and resolution in less than 50% of the usual scanning time while at the same time producing clear images suitable for radiological interpretation. This achievement is industry historic since it demonstrates that SLICES(TM) software not only works but works in half of the time. This means that patient pass through is increased resulting in medical cost savings and greater human comfort since time in the tunnel can be greatly shortened."

Our engineering team will continue beta testing at Desert Radiology over the next several weeks on both GE and other MRI devices manufactured by the leading companies in the business. Our objectives will be to increase resolution and improve image quality on all MRI devices, both tunnel configuration and the highly popular open MRI's. Testing of SLICES(TM) integration with DICOM compatible PACS systems is progressing with a high degree of satisfaction. Significantly, our technical "White Paper" will include both the beta test results for SLICES(TM), a marketing plan, financial forecasts and statistical data for health insurers proving the cost benefits of SLICES(TM). We will be assisted by Ali Noshirvani, who has been selected to head-up sales and marketing, as previously announced in our Business Wire press release dated Feb. 5, 2004. We further anticipate ramping up a recruitment program for additional software engineers and installation technicians.

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With beta testing near completion, our message to the MRI industry is that up-grading MRI devices with the new SLICES(TM) software versus the capital outlay for costlier MRI equipment is now a real choice. Given the size and depth of the MRI industry, we are open to multiple distribution channels such as direct sales, co-branding, sub-licensing and strategic alliances with MRI manufacturers. The best thing for our shareholders is to make SLICES(TM) the software of choice for all MRI manufacturers to replace the outdated image processing methodologies that is decades old. Everyone knows how successful "red eye" reduction has been to the camera and film industry. Now with SLICES(TM), MRI facilities have a one stop purchase to reduce artifacts and ghosting on images with increased productivity that pays for the software outlay.

The company has been in negotiations with multiple investment banking firms to meet its anticipated funding needs for national and international sales and marketing in 2004-2005. In order to concentrate on the beta testing and the medical applications of SLICES(TM), Dr. Madoff will continue as President of NanoSignal with the additional title of Chief Operating Officer. The Board of Directors and majority preferred shareholder have unanimously selected Scott Ervin to take on the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer. Scott is a welcome member of the NanoSignal team and he will be instrumental in meeting the global demand for SLICES(TM).

Scott Erwin has enjoyed an impressive career in real estate management, finance, mergers-acquisitions and leasing with a number Fortune 500 caliber companies including the First Boston Corporation, Fisher Brothers, and Rockefeller Center, Inc. In November 2003, Mr. Erwin became President and CEO of Micro Bio-Medical Systems, Inc., a position which he will continue to hold indefinitely.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2004--NanoSignal Corporation (OTCBB:NNOS) is pleased to announce the appointment and acceptance of Mr. Scott A. Ervin to the Board of Directors. Currently Mr. Ervin is President and CEO of Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. (MBWS), a role in which he will continue to perform. At NanoSignal, Mr. Ervin will provide seasoned financial management experience.

Mr. Ervin has over 30 years of experience in management, marketing and financial consulting. Mr. Ervin has managed a number of real estate projects on the East Coast and London where he represented property owners. During this period, Mr. Ervin worked as Executive Vice President of the First Boston Corporation; Vice President and Rental Manager of Rockefeller Center Inc.; Director of Leasing and Limited Partner for Fisher Brothers; and Co-Managing Partner for Ashley Properties, Ltd.

Currently, Mr. Ervin is working directly with hospital administrators in his role as President and CEO of MBWS. This will benefit NanoSignal in that both corporations work directly within the medical industry.

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Ms. Andrea Lindsey will leave her position as secretary/treasurer to assume a position with a financial service company. NanoSignal expresses its appreciation to Ms. Lindsey for her service and commitment. Ms. Annalie Galicia has accepted the position of secretary/treasurer and will assume her duties on Feb 10, 2004. Ms. Galicia is experienced in working with financial institutions, bookkeeping, and public relations.

On February 2, 2004, the Hon. Judge Arthur J. Schwab in Case No. 03-1589 (U.S. District Ct. W. PA) granted NanoSignal's motion to dismiss cross claims of Mathew McConaghy. The court held that the "first-filed rule" required that a Nevada lawsuit filed against Mr. McConaghy by NanoSignal in August 2003 is where Mr. McConaghy's claims must be heard. Regarding George Park's litigation, a notice of appeal has been filed in Case No. 03-1589. No appeal bond or stay of execution has been applied for by George Parks on behalf of the losing parties. NanoSignal has issued interrogatories to Mr. Parks in aid of execution of the judgment entered in its favor and it will take all steps necessary to protect its intellectual property, including SLICES(TM) Technology, from infringement.

34simmons,
getting ready to runnnnnnnble?

Bio-hazardous waste management in Kuwait: towards a sustainable vision


This paper highlights the importance of using an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool to assess new, environmentally friendly technologies for the treatment of biomedical waste in order to protect and preserve the quality of life for present and future generations. The paper focuses on Sanitec microwave disinfection technology providing an independent assessment of system operation, health and safety factors, and environmental impacts.


Dr. Ali Muhammad Khuraibet
General Manager, ECO Environmental Consultants, Kuwait
State of Kuwait, P.O.Box 23977, Safat, Postal code 13100
Website: www.environmmentalfirm.org


Abstract:
It is well established that the application of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) at the environmental problems, projects, plans, programs, policies and technology levels can aid in achieving the concept and objectives of sustainable development. This paper aims to illustrate that, neglecting environmental factors when implementing development activities without considering new technologies can lead to severe environmental and health problems. If such problems are occurring then there will be obstacles in achieving the targets of sustainable development. This illustration will be achieved by looking at problems associated with the current practice of treating bio-medical waste in the State of Kuwait. This paper also highlights the importance of using Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool to assess new environmental friendly technologies for the treatment of bio-medical waste; in order to protect the peoples health and environment and preserve the quality of life for present and fixture generations.

Introduction:
It is very important to shed the light on the term development, in an attempt to analyse the concept of sustainable development. The term development in its simplest meaning indicates, theoretically, a change and transformation, in any given society, from a situation to a better situation. This can be achieved by meeting specific sets of objectives through short-term and long-term strategies, policies, programmes, projects and plans. In the past decades the term development was associated with economic development, for example, an increase in GNP. The new concept of development incorporates new objectives, that is, the promotion of sustainable rational use of natural resources and the preservation of quality of life and environment and respecting human rights. Barbier and Mc'craken, (1988) suggest two definitions for sustainable development. The first is a wider definition that emphasises concepts of sustainable economic, ecological and social development. This concept was promoted by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) through their renowned document "Our Common Future" which is also known as the "Brundtland Report". The report was published in 1987 and defines sustainable development as:

"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

This concept debate that social, economic and ecological and environmental improvements in developing countries can not occur without stressing on the fact that development strategies and policies, and subsequently projects, should be environmentally sustainable in the short, mid and long terms. The objectives of such development strategies, policies and projects are to reduce poverty, deal with the depletion of natural resources, environmental degradation, cultural disruption, social instability and finding solutions to external debts problems and finally respectinghuman rights. However, the narrower concept emphasises on sustainable economic development. For example, Pearce et al., (1987) define sustainable development as:

"Sustainable economic development involves maximising the net benefits of economic development, subject to maintaining the services and quality of natural resources over time".

This definition sets certain conditions to reach targets for achieving sustainable development objectives. These include:

That renewable natural resources are to be utilised at rates less or equal to natural or managed rates that they generates.
That waste generated must be disposed of at rates less than or equal to the rates of absorption by the environment.
That exhaustible resources are utilised in an optimum way through sound technologies.
Pearce, Markandya and Barbier, (1989) emphasise on such issues by indicating that sustainable development should direct all resources towards the sound utilisation of natural resources and at the same time creating equity for present and future generations. This means that the latter should inherit a non-declining capital stock. Such stock includes roads, factories knowledge, skills and biological diversity ... etc. They also argue that to maintain sustainable development it is essential that such capital stock is ensured for both present and future generations. This means that quality of life, health of population, education standards and general social well being should improve with time and does not degrades.

To inter-relate the issues discussed earlier, a case study will be presented in this paper to indicate that the current practice of bio-medical waste treatment in Kuwait is not environmentally sustainable. This is true because site selection for bio-medical waste treatment facilities, environmental assessment for the type of technologies that will be used to treat bio-medical waste and conducting full EIA are not practiced. Thus, the adverse health and environmental impacts associated with the treatment of biomedical waste are not considered and assessed. This in turn is creating severe environmental and health problems due to the release of air pollutants such as dioxins.

To inter-relate the issues discussed earlier, a case study will be presented in this paper to indicate that the current practice of bio-medical waste treatment in Kuwait is not environmentally sustainable. This is true because site selection for bio-medical waste treatment facilities, environmental assessment for the type of technologies that will be used to treat bio-medical waste and conducting full EIA are not practiced. Thus, the adverse health and environmental impacts associated with the treatment of biomedical waste are not considered and assessed. This in turn is creating severe environmental and health problems due to the release of air pollutants such as dioxins.

The current bio-medical waste treatment and management status in Kuwait:
Kuwait is facing a massive environmental crisis related to the management of wastes. The consumption of lands for waste tipping practice is in increase. This is creating conflicts with land-use and housing policies and at the same time is putting a financial burden on the government to rehabilitate the sites for different types of projects. In 1997 the government paid about 5 million pounds to rehabilitate a solid waste disposal tipping site at Sabah Al-Salim area in order to be used for a housing project to accommodate 306 housing units. The quantity of waste generated in Kuwait is increasing year by year. For example, rubble waste constitutes a major component of waste generated in Kuwait. It is estimated that the amount of such waste was 3909 thousand tons in 1995 and projected to be 8056 thousand tons in 2020 (KM, 1997).

The land requirement for the same period and quantity is 260-537 thousand m2 (Ibid.). Waste disposal sites are neither designed in an environmental friendly manner nor meets the construction standards of landfill sites. They are decommissioned sand and gravel quarries. Domestic, industrial and non-infectious medical wastes are usually disposed of in Kuwait in landfills. These landfills are not designed to accept such waste. Also, they are not lined. In fact, in technical terms, they cannot be considered as landfill site but pits. These pits are decommissioned gravel and sand quarries. After decommissioning they are used to dump all types of waste in them (Al-Attar, 1989; Khuraibet 1987 and Khuraibet 1990).

This current practice is creating severe environmental and financial burdens on the national level. For example, parts of Al-Qurain residential area were decommissioned domestic waste pits. Major housing projects were built near the decommissioned site. Methane, odor, leachate and land slides stem as major impacts. The total cost to rehabilitate the sites was estimated to be 12 million pounds. On the other hand, biomedical waste is incinerated within certain hospitals boundaries by using old and non-environmentally friendly incinerators. Some incinerators are only 20 meter far from residential areas and housing units. Creating severe odor and air pollutants problems. If this practice is not modified and sound sustainable alternatives are used and encouraged then severe health and environmental problems will be arising year after year.

The "First Environmental Projects Company" proposed an environmentally sustainable project in Kuwait to treat bio-medical waste in by using microwave, an environmentally friendly technology, instead of incineration. EIA was used to assess this new technology in order to achieve some objectives of sustainable development, that is, to prevent air quality degradation and protect the health of the people on the short and long terms. The proposed project is in line with Kuwait Municipality (KM) policy, Environmental Affairs Department Integrated Waste Management Policy. The proposed project is also in line with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) health officials' recommendations (AI-Qabas, 1999). The Gulf committee for the safe disposal of health care facilities biomedical waste recommended in their meeting, in the State of Kuwait 4-5/9/1999, the following:


That the private sector should be encouraged in playing an important role in investing in aspects related to the safe treatment and disposal of biomedical waste.
That those all-existing incinerators in the GCC countries health care facilities should be decommissioned by the year 2004.
That workshops and training courses related to the safe disposal of biomedical waste to be encouraged to take place.
That a national committee to be established in the State of Kuwait and its members to be from KM, Kuwait's EPA, Kuwait's Ministry of Health and Kuwait's research centres.
Medical waste generated at the State of Kuwait can be divided into 2 types. The first is non-infectious whilst the second is infectious. The former is waste that is not considered as a biohazard. The typical practice in Kuwait to dispose of such waste at tips. These tips, as mentioned earlier, are not designed to accept such waste. The majority of the latter are incinerated in incinerators within government hospital boundaries. The majority of Kuwait's hospital incinerators are worn and old, that is, plus 15 years old. They are not efficient in incinerating biomedical waste. According to information obtained from Kuwait's Environment Protection Authority (KEPA). The temperature inside the second chamber at the majority of the incinerators is within 850 °C. In reality the temperature in the first and second chambers should be kept between 900° C-1000 °C and 1200 °C, consequently (Table 1).

One of the major adverse impacts associated with incineration and incinerators is failing to reach the optimal recommended temperature due to operational and mechanical problems. As a result the release of dioxins and other hazardous pollutants become inevitable and related health risk are prone to happen. This issue is getting complicated because there is an increase in the amounts of biomedical waste generated from the various governmental and private health care facilities and labs. Health care facilities in Kuwait, both private and public sectors, produce a massive amount of medical waste. This can be related to an increase in patients and outpatients visits and follow ups in all health care facilities, an increase in medical operations and treatments and finally an increase in medical laboratories' routine work (Table 2). Environmental and public health issues are being raised in Kuwait in relation to the way biomedical waste is being treated and disposed of. Few months ago the British Embassy in Kuwait asked for the closure of Al-Amiri Hospital incinerator due to the potential emission of dioxins. Therefore, a sound biomedical waste treatment alternative is required.

Assessment of an alternative method for bio-medical waste treatment, the SANITEC System:
A project is proposed by the private sector, Kuwait Environmental Projects Company, in the State of Kuwait to manage and treat biomedical waste generated from all health care facilities including medical labs. The environmentally sound alternative is a biomedical waste treatment system that uses microwave radiation to treat biomedical waste in order to make it safe for disposal in municipal landfill sites or tips. This microwave system was designed and made by the American company SANITEC Inc. which is located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, USA. SANITEC Inc. was a division of Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) a world-wide leader and the largest engineering and technology development firm in the world. The plant in NJ manufactures and distributes 3 line of microwave disinfecting systems. These are:


The HG-A 100S SANITEC system, is a small system that can treat 100-181 kg of biomedical waste per hour by microwave radiation.
The HG-A 250S SANITEC system is larger in terms of its capacity to treat biomedical waste as it treats 250-408 kg of waste per hour. This system is a microwave system that has the efficiency in reducing the volume of medical waste being treated by 80% through shredding and then disinfects it slowly. The system treats and destroys a variety of biomedical wastes such as syringes, vials, hypodermic needles, plastic tubing, bacteria cultures and needles. Also, it can deal with surgery materials, human parts, although not recommended by SANITEC due to aesthetic reasons, radioactive materials with expired life span blood and urine samples. The only limitations are chemicals, radioactive materials and metal objects such as surgery equipment. The whole HG-A 2505 SANITEC system unit is relatively small in size. The unit length, height, width and weight are 24, 11 and 17 feet and 27,000 lbs., respectively (Table 3). The system is characterised by moderately low electricity consumption (75 W/hr) and very low consumption of water (0.147 litres/kg).
As in 1999 SANITEC Inc. have installed more than 58 medical waste disinfecting units' world-wide. There are 47 units installed in many states and 5 in Brazil, 3 in Japan and one unit each in in UK, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Canada and 1 system to be installed soon in the State of Qatar. SANITEC Inc. recorded that their units installed world-wide, processes more than 6 million pounds of infectious biomedical waste every month. Their system achieved not only the treatment of more than 200 million pounds of biomedical waste but also reduced their volume by 80% and made them safe to be disposed of in typical municipal landfill sites. To indicate the efficacy of the SANITEC system, when first introduced commercially, tests were carried out by a certified and independent laboratory called North America Laboratory Group and Stanford University School of Medicine, USA. This was to conform with the New York State Department of Health. The conclusion they reached was the following:

"The high level of disinfection/sterlization from this data clearly demonstrates the ABB (ASEA Brown Boveri) SANITEC Microwave Disinfection System is capable of meeting the parameters set for alternative technologies to treat and destroy biomedical waste as established by the State of New York."

The treatment and disinfecting process, by the SANITEC system, is totally a computer-controlled process. An on-board microprocessor controls the entire treatment process. Also, a special computer program monitors the whole waste treatment cycle. This program assures, all the time, that the biomedical waste under treatment is constantly exposed all the way and uniformly to microwave radiation, that is, thermal treatment. This is very important in order to make the end product suitable for normal handling and safe disposal. The out-side casing of the SANITEC system is made from steel to withstand all weather conditions. The system unit can be installed out-door or in-door. It is very easy to install and operate. The manufacturer of the SANITEC system indicated that the whole unit could be installed within one full working day. The essential two things needed for instant sound mechanical operation are:


A single-electrical main.
One water connection for steam generation.
"The high level of disinfection/sterlization from this data clearly demonstrates the ABB (ASEA Brown Boveri) SANITEC Microwave Disinfection System is capable of meeting the parameters set for alternative technologies to treat and destroy biomedical waste as established by the State of New York."

The successful operation of the SANITEC system is based on two integrated components. The first is proper sorting, tipping and handling of biomedical wastes in special colour coded bags and carts in health care facilities. This requires training of staff in such aspects. It is presumed that staffs working in health care facilities are already knowledgeable about such aspects. The second is to maintain the unit in a sound condition, through proper spare parts replacement according to SANITEC scheme. This is very important in order to make the automated biomedical waste treatment process run smoothly for a long term. The stages of biomedical waste treatment in the SANITEC system is simple and direct. Biomedical waste is brought to the unit via special carts. The carts are then attached to the unit. A lift and charging system uplift the waste cart. The unit in-feed hopper flap is opened. And just before opening the air inside is treated with high temperature steam then extracted and again treated by passing through 3 stages filtration system. A fan draws air from inside the system and forces the air trapped inside to pass through a filtration system. The system comprises from 3 filtration stages to prevent any potentially harmful airborne emissions from escaping outside. No harmful air emissions are released during this process. The 3 stages of filtration are:


Stage one, which is comprised of a pre-filter. This filter acts as a catcher for large debris and steam as air is extracted out from the in-feed hopper. This filter is made from pleated fabric screen. The pre-filter protect the second stage filter, the HEPA filter, from damage as a result of large biomedical size particles.
Stage two, which is comprised of a HEPA filter. This filter acts as a remover of very fine particles, 0.12-5 pm, present in the air inside the unit before letting the air released to the atmosphere. With time the filter will be saturated and needs to be replaced. This saturation tends to increase difference in pressure on both sides of the filter. This is indicated by the Manometer display by given a reading of a differential pressure of 0.750 kPa. The Manometer is situated in the casing support frame of the extraction filter. This filter and under normal operational conditions needs to be replaced twice annually. The type of HEPA filter is D type (VLSI Laminar Flow) manufactured by Flanders Filters Inc. It has fiberglass HEPA media with efficiency of 99.9995% to 0.12 pm.
Stage three, which is comprised of a carbon filter. This filter is housed and contains 10 changeable carbon filter trays. These trays are filled with an activated carbon with a minimum carbon tetra chloride activity rating of 50%. The main function of the activated carbon is to absorb a wide spectrum of materials that can be present inside the unit in vaporised or gaseous forms. The waste is discharged into the in-feed hopper. The cart is lowered down and the hopper flab is closed and sealed in order to start the treatment process. A rotating feed arm breaks down the biomedical waste material into small particles. Then it is shredded into ground small particles through a shredder. Biomedical waste volume is reduced by 80%. The granulator is considered as a secondary-shredding unit. It reduces the size of medical waste to ensure that the final waste treated is completely unrecognizable as biomedical waste. As the shaft turn, the cutting system pulls waste to stationary knives called the bed knives. The knives cut the biomedical waste into finer pieces. Only pieces with acceptable size are allowed to enter the screw conveyer. A screen under the granulator unit determines which pieces are allowed or not allowed to pass. Large size pieces are allowed to be re-circulated back to the bed knives until are cut finer. To ensure no jamming, during this process, the granulator is turned on before the screw conveyer starts operating. This allows the granulator to rise it speed before accepting any additional biomedical waste. If the system stops the granulator will operate to clear any biomedical waste that might be present; in order to prevent any jamming when starting the unit on after normal shutdown operation.
A stainless steel screw conveyor transfers the shredded biomedical waste to a steam treatment stage. Each tiny waste particle is subjected to steam in order to be moistened to increase its ability to accept heat from the microwave generators. The steam treated biomedical waste is then passes through six microwave generators units each with 1.2 kw output to thermally treat each shredded medical waste from inside out to ensure complete disinfection. The biomedical waste is heated between 95° C - 100° C and maintained at this constant rate for 30 minutes as a minimum. Note: The SANITEC system can operate with a minimum of 4 microwave generators to achieve complete disinfection. The treated biomedical medical waste is then transported by a secondary screw conveyor outside the SANITEC system and is deposited into a waste container or a compactor for safe disposal in municipal landfill.

The SANITEC unit primary shredder reduces the volume of biomedical waste by a factor of 80%. An optional secondary granulator can be attached to the system. This granulator will not significantly reduce the volume of the biomedical waste but it will serve in reducing each individual biomedical particle size especially sharp materials. The biomedical waste exiting the unit has a density of approximately 600 pounds/cubic yard. Compacting such waste will increase this density to 1000 pounds/cubic yard. Using a compaction device is optional. A stationary compactor unit type BME model 2250 manufactured by BME Engineering, Inc, USA can be installed to the system. It has a packing force of 43,800 Ibs. and 56,500 Ibs. under normal and maximum operations conditions, respectively.

The spore forming micro-organism Bacillus subtilis is used as a bioindicator to indicate whether pathogens present in the biomedical waste are treated and killed adequately; and that waste is disinfected properly during the whole waste treatment process inside the SANITEC system. Capsule that contains the micro-organism Bacilhis subtilis is placed in a small sample bag and dropped inside the system after the shredding stage. Then it is collected, after the last treatment stage, and inspected for spore growth or non-growth. The results are mainly non-growth because of the six' stages slow microwave thermal treatment of the biomedical waste inside the SANITEC system. The habitat of this genus is in the environment and soil. They tend to grow better in air. The genus Bacillus includes more than 40 species of microorganisms. They are spore forming, gram-positive and aerobic bacilli. Bacillus subtilis is an aerobic, endospore forming, rod shaped bacterium. It is commonly found in water resources, soil and plants.

It is well documented that Bacillus subtilis are very well known organisms that can be found in soil and play an important role in natural cycle of carbon and nitrogen (Gorbach, Bartlet and Blacklow, 1998). Bacillus subtilis (Var. niger spore ATCC 9372) is used as a bioindicator for quality assurance for the whole disinfection process. This type of industrial spores is manufactured under the product number 1264 by 3M Company, Medical Products Division, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. A chemical within the capsule changes colour in the presence of bacteria. The capsules are green colour-coded and are not reusable. The capsules are placed in a special marked bag and inserted into the system after the shredding stage. The bag is subjected to microwave radiation. Afterwards it can be retrieved at the last stages of treatment. If the capsule appearance is yellow in colour then it indicates bacterial growth. However, if there is no colour changes then it indicates that the disinfection process is sound and adequate. At standard operation conditions no growth is the typical result.

Impacts characteristics and assessment:
Impacts can have their own characteristics and dimension. These characteristics are discussed in details as follows:


Social dimension. Various groups in a society can place different values on an impact. For example, the impact on an endangered plant or animal species can be of great importance ecologically, aesthetically and in terms of environmental conservation to ecologists or naturalist groups However, to the unemployed the impact on such species is of no relevance and significance. Assigning different values to impacts by various groups must be considered by the multidisciplinary E.I.A team which should takes into consideration the environmental, ethical and socio-economic settings of relevance to all affected parties. There is no significant social dimension present with the installation and operation of the SANITEC system.
System dimension. The direct effect on one component of the environment must not be interpreted on its own. The component systems of the environment and their attributes do not exist separately as there is an interaction and relationship between them. When an impact directly occurs on a component system, it can directly affect other component systems and their attributes. For example, using old incinerators in Kuwait's hospitals is leading to inefficiency in treating biomedical waste. This will have a direct negative effect on air duality due to the release of harmful pollutants such as dioxins. The indirect effect is represented by the increase of health problems of people being exposed to such pollutants and also the burden of cost on the government to treat the exposed people. This example of an integrated cycle of direct mechanical effect that leads to indirect socio-economic effects is rarely discussed in EIA studies. The SANITEC system is a low impact biomedical medical waste treatment technology. Therefore, no significant system dimension exist (Tables 4-6B).
Spatial dimension. Impacts not only occur in areas where the activity will be located, but can cross boundaries. For example, pollutants emitted from incinerators with hospitals boundaries will be transported to nearby and far areas according to weather conditions. This is not the case with the SANITEC system as there are no harmful air emissions or water discharges being released during the whole treatment process.
Cumulative dimensions. Impacts can interact together to produce significant cumulative effects. For the example, the combined effect of dioxins, heat, noise and exposure to chemicals used for scrubbing can generate a cumulative negative health effect on workers health. The SANITEC system is characterised by the absence of liquid discharges, low noise levels, no microwave leakage and no harmful air emissions. Therefore, significant cumulative effects are not present.
Probability dimension. Identified and predicted impacts may not occur the same way that they are predicted. This is because of the difficulties associated with simulating exact existing conditions of natural systems under impact. In reality and from literature review it is well documented that such simulation is currently far from being reached. It is only good science and value judgement together with multidisciplinary teamwork that can reduce the possibility of an impact occurring not as predicted. The scientific judgement for predicting and assessing impacts associated with the use of the SANITEC system was based on observing the system on reality. The whole SANITEC system is totally computerised and no manual interference is allowed under normal operational conditions. The system automatically detects any faults. Therefore, the probability dimension of impacts identified but not occurring is insignificant.
Reversibility and irreversibility dimension. Impacts resulting from an activity can affect the environment. It is often very difficult to restore the environment or its effected components, including humans, swiftly to its exact or natural setting. For example, a person exposed to dioxins emitted from an incinerator will probably suffer from a cancer disease. If he was diagnosed with cancer and at the same time the incinerator was decommissioned he will be still suffering from cancer as a result of previous exposure to dioxin. The main significant irreversible impact associated with the proposed facility is the need to remove the soil cover and it's associated components. It is estimated that about 60% of the soil cover is expected to be removed. This is irreversible impact but it can be mitigated.
Time dimension. Impacts may not all occur at one phase of the project life cycle but at different phases, that is, at site preparation, construction, operation and decommissioning phases. All significant impacts that might occur during these phases should be identified and assessed. Special consideration is given to the operation phase. This is because significant impacts will be occurring as long as the SANITEC system is on operation. The impacts associated with these stages are discussed in the next section.
The noise level at several sources were measure by using TES 1350A digital sound level meter for professional use. The meter is precisely calibrated by internal oscillation system (1KHz) sine wave general 94 dB. The meter has a 1/2 inch electric condenser microphone. Also, it has a A and C weighting for checking compliance with safety regulations as well as acoustic analysis. The meter has a fast and slow dynamic response setting to check peak and average noise levels. The instrument accuracy is +- 2dB at 94-dB sound level, 1 kHz sine wave. The measurement taken at SEPCO facility were compliance with operation conditions in terms of temperature and humidity, that is, 0 °C-50° C and below 80% relative humidity. No noise levels exceeding standards levels were recorded.

Another meter was used to measure the possibility of any microwave leakage emitting from the SANITEC unit during operation. Holaday Industrial Inc., USA, manufactures the meter that was used to measure microwave radiation leakage. The type used to detect microwave leakage was the HI-1501. No microwave leakage was indicated or measured during the operation phase.

Impacts at the site preparation and construction phases:
The impacts associated with site preparation and construction phases are the following:


The removal of vegetation and soil covers and possible effect on desert fauna and flora.
The release of suspended dust as a result of site preparation and machinery movement activities.
Limited traffic congestion at major roads as a result of heavy truck and other equipment moving in and out of the site.
Health and safety effect due to inhaling less than 10 micron dust and also possible out-door noise pollution due to machinery operation.
Environmental impacts, that is, the removal of the proposed site soil and cover, will be dealt with by preserving 10% of the site. For health and safety issues, workers should wear earplugs, dust masks and follow safety signs and procedures to minimize the risk of any harmful incident.

Impacts at the operation phase:
To illustrate all possible impacts in relation to the initiation of the proposed facility, including SEPCO facility, several Ad Hoc matrices was used to achieve this purpose (Tables 4-6B). (Table 4), (Tables 5-6), (Table 6B), The impacts associated with the operation phase are the following:


Environmental:
The SANITEC system generates no malodour. Any odour inside the system is drawn into the filtration system. Therefore, no malodur is released to the air during normal operational conditions. Also, no harmful air emissions are released during the treatment process. This is because there is no incineration activity, no chemicals are used to treat the biomedical waste and also due to efficiency of the 3 stages filtration system that prevent malodour and the escape of pathogens. Also, no water discharges are released into the sewer system because the system does not discharge any wastewater.
Also, general cleaning practice and good house keeping will ensure that the facility produces no malodour beyond its boundary. The air filtration system inside the building where the SANITEC is installed is to be a UV type in order to enhance the air quality inside the building. All detergents that will be used for house keeping are biodegradable. Also, the green area of the site will be maintained in an optimal condition.
Health and safety:
To ensure that the unit does not leak and microwave radiation, the two authors kindly requested from SANITEC Inc. to provide any history of microwave radiation leakage since the first unit was installed in the USA. SANITEC Inc. indicated and assured that during 10 years of operation of SANITEC systems world-wide no serious microwave leakage was detected. This is because the systems are checked daily for leakage and spare parts are replaced according to SANITEC scheme. Therefore, the possibility of any leakage is insignificant.
Also, the unit generates no significant noise. Noise level measured when the unit doors are shut is 47 dBA. Noise may be generated from vehicles entering and leaving the facility and when unloading their biomedical waste. From literature review it is established that exposure to noise is linked to a variety of illnesses. Kryter, (1994) indicate that noise is: "An audible acoustic energy that is unwanted because it has auditory and non auditory physiological or psychological effects on people."

Yang and Ellison, (1985) indicated that noise fields forms around a sources that generate noise. If there are sound reflecting surfaces near by the noise generated source such as walls or corners then sound waves tend to reflect. This reflection can make the noise field around the noise source either strong or weak. If the direct and reflected waves, from the generated source, are in phase at certain points of time and location in space then the noise field becomes strong. However, if they are opposite then the field becomes weak. According to Yang and Ellison, there are five factors that determine the intensity or weakness of noise fields around machinery. These are:


Direction of the machinery.
Time of operation.
Characteristics of the acoustic environment.
Types of operation.
Mounting conditions of the machinery.

"An audible acoustic energy that is unwanted because it has auditory and non auditory physiological or psychological effects on people."

Short-term exposure to noise levels of 140 dB(A) are known to be an instant threshold of pain to any human recipient. However, long term exposure to noise can have gradual adverse auditory and non-auditory problems. Long term exposure to noise is known to lead to alterations in heart beat rate and changes in blood pressure (Harrington and Gill, 1992). However, because the SANITEC system is a low source of noise then positioning the unit will not have a significant impact on the intensity or weakness of noise fields.

The British Noise at Work Regulations of 1989 suggests three different categories of action levels for noise exposure abatement. These are:


First action level, at this level the acceptable daily exposure to noise must be within 85 dB(A).
Second action level, at this level the acceptable daily exposure to noise must not exceeds 90 dB(A).
Peak action level, at this level the acceptable daily exposure to noise must be within 140 dB(A).

High noise levels can be controlled at source, along the path they are taking and at the recipient (Mulholand, 1985). Khuraibet, (1997) indicated that this control can be accomplished through containment, sound insulation, sound absorption and through enclosures. However, as mentioned earlier, operation of the SANITEC system is very quite. Workers need not to wear ear protectors. However, as extra precaution measure workers may wear standard earplug when needed. Employees and workers dealing with biomedical waste can be exposed to certain hazards or sources of risk. Risk can be defined as the possibility of suffering harm from a source or sources of hazards e.g. biomedical waste, electrical circuits, mechanical parts, steam units and microwave generators during operation and maintenance phases. For example, all employees should take care when handling biomedical waste. Exposure might occur during loading due to tear bags or sharp objects such as needles that are not properly disposed of in special containers. All personnel dealing with biomedical waste, according to SANITEC regulations, should:


Wear protective gear as recommended by OSHA such as gloves that are puncture resistance.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear Tyvek suite to cover the body and clothes.
Wear shoe covers and steel toe boots with puncture resistance sole.
Wear half face Air Purifying Respirator that meets NIOSH standards for such jobs.
Lock-out not only the power but disconnecting the power supply when conducting electrical service, spare parts replacement and adjustment to the unit. This is very important especially for the microwave generators as electrical charges are retained by the capacitors and might lead to electrical shocks.
Take care from mechanical parts such as waste cart lifting system, hydraulic compressors and drive belts to prevent an accident.
Replace spare parts and maintain the unit in a sound operation condition according to the manufacture manual to prevent any unnecessary malfunction.
Take care from the unit that produces steam as the temperature of this steam can reach 300° F which can cause severe burns. All hot surfaces and pipes are labeled to indicate such hazard.


Impacts at the decommissioning phase:
When the life expectancy of the project is expired (15 years +) and the whole site and project are decommissioned the whole facility should be sealed and closed to prevent any access to the site. However, the site can be rehabilitated and used for similar or other projects in accordance with the concerned authorities laws and regulations.
Discussion and conclusion:
Sadler and Jacobs, (1989) emphasize the need to change the attitude of decision makers, that is, restructuring the way decisions are taken, to include environmental considerations as well as economic and social considerations. The Brundtland report, (1987) stressed about introducing a new concept for economic growth, that is, sustainable socio?economic and environmental growth. It was remarked that:

"Economic and fiscal policies, trade and foreign policies, energy, agriculture and industrial policies all aim to induce development paths that are economically, socially and ecologically sustainable".

Within this framework, the World Bank, (1998) indicated the significance of linking environmental management with development activities in order to control the adverse environmental and health impacts associated with development activities. To achieve such objective, it is indicated the importance of establishing the following:


A systematic system of identifying internal and external pollution sources, impacts of these forces on environment, and the costs associated with curtailing the impacts of such forces on the environment and human health.
Environmental indicators to monitor and control changes in environment and its natural resources.
Environmental database to be used as a mean to aware the public of changes.
A system of information gathering and dissemination to improve government and private sectors environmental policies and sound management of resources.

These criteria are very important to establish a link between environment and improvement of quality of life for present and future generations. However, the establishments of these criteria are not enough to achieve the targets of sustainable development. This is because there are always factors that question the ability of stake-holders including governmental establishments to formulate proper arrangement to deal with development problems due to internal and external factors. The crucial issue is, are the stake-holders interested to solve problems. If yes then environmentally sound tools should be utilized to assess the adverse impacts of projects and technologies. This paper demonstrated that EIA is a very crucial and important tool that can be used to assess technologies and to identify and assess impacts.

These criteria are very important to establish a link between environment and improvement of quality of life for present and future generations. However, the establishments of these criteria are not enough to achieve the targets of sustainable development. This is because there are always factors that question the ability of stake-holders including governmental establishments to formulate proper arrangement to deal with development problems due to internal and external factors. The crucial issue is, are the stake-holders interested to solve problems. If yes then environmentally sound tools should be utilized to assess the adverse impacts of projects and technologies. This paper demonstrated that EIA is a very crucial and important tool that can be used to assess technologies and to identify and assess impacts.

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http://www.sanitechawaii.com/html/body_our_services.html

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http://www.sanitecwest.com/Testimonials.html

Rumor has it that Long Island, New York is moving much higher on the pre-opening list of sites due to it being the second largest concentration in America for Hospitals, Clinics and Doctor offices.

DD indicates 50 tons available per day just from Nassau and Suffock County without including the 5 boroughs.

Additionally their Hawaiian Sanatec plant should be a max capacity this summer due to rumored violations with alternate waste desposal company's on the big island.

Sources of Bio-Medical Waste:

While urban solid waste has attracted the attention of town planners, environmental activists and civic administrators, there is yet lack of concern for some special sources of waste and its management.

One such waste is bio-medical waste generated primarily from health care establishments, including hospitals, nursing homes, veterinary hospitals, clinics and general practitioners, dispensaries, blood banks, animal houses and research institutes. The other sources of biomedical waste are the following:


Households: The domestic sector generates biomedical waste in your household. The types of bio-medical waste generated in a household are syringes, cotton swabs, discarded medicines, bandages, plaster, sanitary napkins, diapers etc.


Industries, education institutes and research centers: Animal houses and laboratories of industries, education institutes and research centers also generate bio-medical waste in substantial quantities.


Blood banks and clinical laboratories: The biomedical waste (Management and Handling) Blood banks and laboratories generate most of the categories of waste.


Health care establishments (for humans and animals):

By Carol S. Remond A Dow Jones Newswires Column

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Taking most market participants by surprise, the National Associations of Securities Dealers has drastically tightened one of its rules governing short selling effective 2/20/04

Known as affirmative determination, the NASD rule stipulates that brokers and dealers engaged in a short sale transaction must make sure that shares can be delivered by settlement time, three days later.

"We closed a loophole," said Steve Luparello, executive vice president of Market Regulation at NASD.

Until now, non-NASD members, like specialists, option markets and foreign brokers, weren't covered under the affirmative determination rule. That means that non-NASD members didn't have to represent to the NASD broker through which they conducted a short sale order that they would be able to
deliver the stock by settlement date.

A short seller typically borrows stock from a broker to sell it into the market, betting that the share price will fall so that he can buy the stock back at a lower price and pocket the difference.

The amended NASD affirmative determination rule, which was recently approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, will particularly affect short sales conducted through foreign brokers, most specifically Canadian brokers which have often been used by investors to sell short the stock of small
U.S. companies trading on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board or OTCBB.

Because it's often impossible to borrow the shares of companies trading on the OTCBB, investors and hedge funds looking to take negative bets on these often-overvalued development-stage companies have traditionally been trading through Canada where it's not required to borrow stock before selling it short. The practice is known as naked shorting. That trading avenue has
now been effectively closed.

The new NASD rule doesn't cover Canadian brokers, since most are not members of the association, instead it makes it the responsibility of U.S. brokers trading with non-members to make sure that their counterparts will be able to settle a transaction before completing a short sale.

"It's part of (a broker's) supervisory responsibilities," NASD's Luparello said, adding that a non-member's previous failures to deliver should be a good indication of whether or not it will in fact be able to complete the transaction by the settlement date.

Market makers engaged in bone fide market making activities will continue to be exempt from affirmative determination.
Luparello said that, unlike a parallel SEC initiative to tighten short selling rules on the small-cap markets, the new NASD rules did not originate from worries over mounting failures to deliver stock into the national clearing system. But Luparello said the amended NASD rule fits nicely with
the new short selling regulations now under consideration by the SEC.

"I think it addresses a gap and (shows) that we, like the SEC, are looking at a variety of things in this area," Luparello said.

The NASD proposal was first submitted to the SEC in November 2001, well before alleged abuses of naked shorting became the focal point of a campaign lead by some OTCBB companies in the U.S that say they have been victimized by the practice.

While some investors argue that short sellers provide a needed service to the markets, others have called for the complete abolition of short selling because of the undue pressure its puts on the shares of companies.

While market participants in the U.S. and abroad are well aware of the new short selling regulations being put forward by the SEC, known as Regulation SHO, most said they knew nothing of the NASD's plan before it became final.

"It's taken us by surprise," said Richard Thomas, head of compliance at Canadian brokerage firm Pacific International.

Although separate from it, the amended NASD rule fits tightly within the SEC's SHO which is now under review by the SEC staff after a period during which market participants were invited to comment on it.

As it stands, the new SEC short selling rules will make it easier to short large-cap stocks since they would do away with the "uptick" rule, which bans short selling on a stock when the price is falling.

But it when it comes to the small-cap markets, where it's often impossible to borrow stock, the impact of SHO will be the opposite, making it harder to short sale stock.

The new SEC rule sets a predetermined level of so-called clearing fails - cases in which a broker or investor cannot deliver stock within two days after settlement - which will trigger a 90-day blackout whereby the customer will not be allowed to short sell that security. That 90-day exemption would affect trading of U.S. securities in and outside the U.S.

The new NASD affirmative determination rule will take effect on Feb. 20. 2004

(Carol S. Remond is one of four "In The Money" columnists who take a
sophisticated look at the value of companies and their securities and
explores unique trading strategies.)

-By Carol S. Remond; Dow Jones Newswires; 201 938 2074;
carol.remond@dowjones.com

22 January 2004, 09:00am ET

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTC BB:MBWS) announced that it has begun to develop three proposed new medical waste treatment facilities to be located in Arizona, Texas and Indiana, similar to the plant the company is operating in Hawaii. Currently, the company has signed contracts with a number of Hawaii-based companies as well as several private doctors' and dentists' offices and clinics there. The proposed expansion into Arizona, Texas and Indiana is the first step in a planned national program that the company anticipates will include seven additional domestic sites by the end of the year.

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Scott A. Ervin, president and CEO, stated, "We currently have superior medical waste remediation technology approved by the requisite federal regulatory agencies as well as several international agencies." The company anticipates that the first three sites may complete the permitting process within the next 120 days with the potential for generating positive cash flows in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. expects to announce within the next several months the approval of three foreign sites where it has been invited to participate in proposed joint ventures to develop medical treatment and waste disposal sites using the company's proven expertise. Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems stands ready to solve problems in this area and to manage communities' medical waste efficiently and effectively with environmentally friendly-designed waste treatment sites in this $8 billion global industry.

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. has international marketing capabilities and employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. The services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking" statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflecting in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations as disclosed herein, including without limitation, in conjunction with these forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. ( OTCBB: MBWS ) / Scott Ervin

wow my dd would suggest profits of $2.5 million and if this were their only plant, which it is not, then applying the same multiple [26%] as SRCL and assuming outstanding shares of 20 million our shares would be well over $3.25 per share.
That estimate of $3.25 per share assumes no other facility but the Company will be in at least 2 other giant markets, Dallas & Ft Worth and the Phoenix area where Hospitals and clinics are much more geographically and the capacity would be much greater. In addition, the Company suggests 3 foreign possibilities where additional revenue should flow to the bottom line, so folks, imho we have the possibility of a $20 per share stock or perhaps a buyout by SRCL or someone interested in the cash flow generator for their company. This appears to be a white coat clean business worth a lot more attention for me.

more dd:The Indiana facility, using only one Sanitec system will process over 15 tons of medical waste per day and generate in excess of $20,000 per day in revenue with an industry standard profit margin of 40% when operating at capacity. As the market penetration expands additional trucks from a larger geographic area will began hauling larger volume to the site requiring one additional system while raising the daily capacity to over 30 tons per day. Sanitec HG-A 250S systems are recognized worldwide for their environmental compatibility. Because waste is processed at relatively low (203-212°F) temperatures, Sanitec does not create the volatile organic compound or substance emissions commonly associated with other treatment methods (e.g. incineration, autoclaving). There are no chemicals used in any part of the process and there are no liquid discharges of any kind. Sanitec users have been awarded a number of organizational and governmental awards including two Governor's Awards for their commitment to a clean environment displayed by utilizing microwave disinfections technology. The health industry is desperately seeking other means for their medical waste problems. Prices for disposal are skyrocketing; especially in areas not serve by local treatment facilities. Customers are forced to store waste for up to a week in area’s that should be serviced daily. There is evidence of a growing discontent in dealing with the dominant player who is viewed as non-responsive and complacent in the area of new process development. It is currently estimated Stericycle commands $480 million of a $100,000 million market. Stericycle has dominated the Indiana marketplace although the company does not have a treatment facility in the state. it is the main service provider. Most of the waste stream is treated in facilities in central Illinois, Tennessee and Wisconsin. An autoclave facility in southern Kentucky is the only other facility in the area with significant daily treatment capacity. However, the majority of its capacity is devoted to hospitals in the Cincinnati and Dayton. Those contracts do expire the last half of 2004 and they represent a viable opportunity for Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc.Regulators in the state of Indiana are seeking a way to keep all medical waste together, segregated totally from all other solid wastes and treated in one system. The autoclaves will not accomplish that task and they will not render the waste totally unrecognizable, as is the requirement by the state. The Sanitec system that Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc will install accomplishes this task. It will provide daily treatment capacity of more than 15 tons per day. It will treat paper, plastic, and all pathological and liquid wastes without emitting dioxins, as is the case with incineration.Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc market share will be initially strong through the acquisition of clients from existing companies. However, with Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc knowledge of the industry, new technology and understanding of customers' needs, we expect to acquire 50% of the market in less than twenty-four (24) months.

huge news!$$$$$$$$
Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. To Begin Project Development In Three States
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22 January 2004, 09:00am ET

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTC BB:MBWS) announced that it has begun to develop three proposed new medical waste treatment facilities to be located in Arizona, Texas and Indiana, similar to the plant the company is operating in Hawaii. Currently, the company has signed contracts with a number of Hawaii-based companies as well as several private doctors' and dentists' offices and clinics there. The proposed expansion into Arizona, Texas and Indiana is the first step in a planned national program that the company anticipates will include seven additional domestic sites by the end of the year.

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Scott A. Ervin, president and CEO, stated, "We currently have superior medical waste remediation technology approved by the requisite federal regulatory agencies as well as several international agencies." The company anticipates that the first three sites may complete the permitting process within the next 120 days with the potential for generating positive cash flows in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. expects to announce within the next several months the approval of three foreign sites where it has been invited to participate in proposed joint ventures to develop medical treatment and waste disposal sites using the company's proven expertise. Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems stands ready to solve problems in this area and to manage communities' medical waste efficiently and effectively with environmentally friendly-designed waste treatment sites in this $8 billion global industry.

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. has international marketing capabilities and employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. The services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are included in this press release other than statements of historical fact are "forward-looking" statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflecting in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations as disclosed herein, including without limitation, in conjunction with these forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

CONTACT: CEOcast
Ken Sgro, 212-732-4300 (Investor Relations)
Fax: 212-732-1131

www.ceocast.com

or
Princeton Research Inc.
Michael King, 702-650-3000

SOURCE: Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. CEO Interview
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21 January 2004, 4:16pm ET

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTC BB:MBWS) announced that CEOcast will be interviewing Scott A. Ervin, president and CEO of the company this week and the interview may be heard at www.ceocast.com .

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. is a company with international marketing capabilities that employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. These services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

Mikeyg, I was happy to see the company actually release some news. Still holding a fair chunk post split but may add more depending on how this moves. BTW, I'm glad to see that you started this board...nice work. But if you don't mind a bit of constructive criticism, try to avoid doing all CAP posts, it very distracting and generally turns people off.

Have a great day.

21 January 2004, 4:16pm ET

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTC BB:MBWS) announced that CEOcast will be interviewing Scott A. Ervin, president and CEO of the company this week and the interview may be heard at www.ceocast.com .

About Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. is a company with international marketing capabilities that employs proprietary technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for governments and the health care and hospital industries. These services include waste collection, transportation and treatment.

i hear more news is coming:)time to load at .22

once we get thru .26 we will fly into the .30s!

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTCBB:MBWS) is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Rupert A.L. Perrin and Dr. Lawrence Madoff to its Board of Directors. Also appointed to the Board of Directors is the company's current President/CEO Mr. Scott Ervin. Scott A. Ervin President and CEO stated, "We are honored to have such high esteemed individuals join our Board of Directors to assist us in developing an exciting and viable business venture." Dr. Rupert A.L. Perrin will also assume the key role as the company's distinguished Chairman of the Board.

Las Vegas resident Dr. Rupert A.L. Perrin was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1928, moving with his family to Jamaica in 1934. He was the youngest person ever to graduate from Saint Peters High School at the age of 15. In 1945, Dr. Perrin passed with honors the Cambridge University Senior School Examination and was awarded the West Indies Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England, graduating 3 years later with high honors in Organic and Physical Chemistry.

Dr. Perrin returned to Jamaica where he supervised a series of research projects sponsored by the British Commonwealth Funds. Two years later, Dr. Perrin joined the University of Southern California as a Senior Research specialist in the Medical School in Endocrinology and Immunology.

In 1969, Dr. Perrin founded his own Endocrine Laboratory in Carson, California, where one of the primary objectives was to extract growth hormones from pituitary glands to assist children with growth deficiency. Growth hormones are now being promoted as anti-aging treatments, as also by giving greater strength to athletes thereby enhancing their ability to compete.

Dr. Perrin developed the first Early Pregnancy test, which was the main source of antigen and antibodies used by other institutions in the utilization of this test around the world. The first PSA test to detect the presence of prostrate cancer was developed by Dr. Perrin. One of the major accomplishments of Dr. Perrin's career was the identification and utilization of Neopterin, which plays a major role in the organization and function of the immune system. A review of the role of Neopterin gives a clear insight into the clinical applications and the tremendous importance of the test with a broad spectrum of clinical applications making Neopterin a unique screening tool as a diagnostic and prognostic indication. Neopterin is widely used in blood bank centers to screen tainted or infected blood tainted with the presence of HIV-1 Virus and AIDS, and organ transplant screening.

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In 1988, Dr. Perrin received the Wisdom Award given to individuals with distinguished contributions in making the world a better place. Recipients of this award include Dr. Albert Einstein, Dr. Linus Pauling, Samuel Golding, Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Armand Hammer, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1989, Dr. Perrin was inducted into the New York Academy of Science and in 1995 was acknowledged by the Chinese Government for his contributions to the advancement in the study of Endocrinology and its clinical applications.

Dr. Perrin's autobiography entitled "Ordinary Miracles, His Incredible Scientific, Artistic and Spiritual Journey" has been accepted for publications by PUBLISH AMERICA, New York.

On April 5, 2003 he was invested as Knight Commander in the Order of Saint Constantine the Great. Dr. Perrin was twice nominated for a Nobel Prize in Science based on his developments of specific and extremely sensitive methods of diagnosing various diseases in humans and animals.

A Los Angeles resident, Dr. Madoff graduated from New York University's undergraduate school where he majored in biology and was a researcher in blood disorders. He attended medical school in Geneva, Switzerland where he interned in medical microbiology. Subsequently, Dr. Madoff completed residency training in Hawaii and California. Serving as medical officer with the US Army during the Vietnam War, Dr. Madoff was honorably discharged with the rank of Major. Being currently licensed in four states, his access to numerous contacts and disciplines is expected to be a significant benefit to the company.

In addition, he served in the 1970's with the U.S. Peace Corps as regional physician in Cameron, Africa, and he is fluent in several foreign languages.

ABOUT MICRO BIO-MEDICAL WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. is an internationally recognized company employing propriety technology to provide environmentally responsible management of regulated medical waste for government, health care and hospital industry. The services include waste collection, transportation and treatment. For more information visit the company website at www.sanitechawaii.com .

good for you groovemaster.

I like the looks of this I am going to buy in tomorrow!!!!

MORE DD:Competitive Analysis .LOOK AT THE POTENTIAL MBWS HAS!
AND WE CAN BUY MBWS AT A QUARTER! AMAZING!LOOK AT THE TOP 5 IN OUR FIELD!!


Competitive Analysis:
Name
STERICYCLE INC. Allied Waste Industries Inc./// Republic Services Inc. //// Waste Connections Inc. //// Waste Management Inc.//////
Industry Waste Management Waste Management Waste Management Waste Management Waste Management
Current Share Price 44.96/ 13.89/ 25.29 /37.18 /28.18 /
Market Value $1,919 mil/ $2,913 mil/ $4,040 mil/ $1,065/ mil $16,629 mil /
Revenues $442 mil/ $5,467 mil/ $2,485 mil /$545 mil /$11,418 mil /
Net Earnings $59 mil/ $159 mil/ $221 mil/ $62 mil/ $731 mil/
5-yr. Sales Growth 46.96%/ 28.97%/ NA /70.33% /.53%
5-yr. Earnings Growth 35.86%/ NA /NA/ NA/ NA /
Net Profit Margin 13.30%/ 2.90%/ 8.90% /11.30%/ 6.40%/
Short Interest 6.4/ 5.4 /2.6 /10.3/ 4.2 /
Proj. Long-Term EPS Growth (%) 21.5%/ 12.2%/ 11.6%/ 15.2/% 12.1% /
Forward P/E/ NA NA NA NA NA
PEG NA NA NA NA NA
Price/Sales 4.3/ 0.5 /1.6/ 1.9/ 1.4
Price/Cash Flow 26.4/ 3.2/ 8.0/ 9.2/ 7.7
Price/Book 4.8/ 3.3/ 2.1 /2.1 /2.9 /
ROE 14.9%/ 18.1% /11.7%/ 12.1%/ 13.0%
ROA 8.4%/ 1.2% /5.0%/ 4.5%/ 3.6%/
Dividend $0.00/ $0.00 /$0.12/ $0.00 /$0.00
Payout Ratio 0.0%/ 0.0%/ 0.0%/ 0.0%/ 0.8%
Total Return (12-mos.) 32.7%/ 42.0%/ 24.1%/ 7.0%/ 22.6%
Total Return (3-yr.) 177.2%/ -7.1%/ 84.8%/ 31.3%/ 15.6%
Beta 0.2/ 0.9/ 0.5/ 0.2/ 0.5
% Off 52-wk. High 13.56%/ 3.81%/ 4.02%/ 2.36%/ 7.24%
% Above 52-wk. Low 37.83%/ 84.95% /38.58% /20.91% /45.33%
On Balance Volume Index 37/ 66 /55 /75 /63 /
Consensus Analyst Recommendation moderate buy/ moderate buy /moderate buy/ moderate buy /moderate buy

So this stock is ready to rock????

GUYS, I SPENT 2 HOURS ON THE PHONE WITH THE CEO. MY DD WILL BE SECOND TO NONE. STAY TUNED AND KNOW THAT WE ARE SITTING ON A GOLDMINE HERE AS SHAREHOLDERS.

Sanitec Services of Hawaii
1001 Pu’uwai Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Telephone: (808) 853-1111 Facsimile: (808) 583-1112
email info@SanitecHawaii.com

The Leader in Advanced Medical Waste Treatement Technologies

Today i receive correspondence that explained in great detail the plans that the CEO has for MBWS.I was very impressed with what i was told and look forward to participating in the growth of this company.Not many, would take the time to contact and explain their actions to currrent or future shareholders. Although i was told not to buy if i was still uncomfortable with the situation,i feel with this information,it`s time to buy.

You could catch him on the NNOS board.. he posts under the alias:34 simmons

KEEPER. I THINK YOU MISUNDERSTOOD THE CEO. MBWS HAS CONTRACTS.IT HAS A BUSINESS MODEL. IT HAS PRODUCTS. IT IS GROWING. IT WILL BE A 2-5 DOLLAR STOCK 1 DAY.MAYBE YOU SHOULD CALL THE CEO YOURSELF. LET ME KNOW.

keeper...SIGNED CONTRACTS, 10 MORE CITIES IN 04 =$$$$$

keeper, what part of this pr dont you understand?
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2003--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. (formerly 20/20 Networks, Inc.) (OTCBB:TWNK - News) announced today that its newly acquired subsidiary Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. had signed contracts with Diagnostic Laboratory Services in Hawaii. DLS is the 14th largest medical laboratory in the nation. Sanitec already has contracts with the State of Hawaii Judiciary, United States Navy and Marine Corps. Base Medical Centers, University of Hawaii's LEH Project as well as many private doctors and dentists offices and clinics. Sanitec has a joint-processing agreement with another local medical waste company.
The Company further reported that Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. will be implementing a reusable sharps container program in 1st quarter 2004 to its Customers and Clients. This reusable sharps container program will save thousands of dollars to its customers on an annual basis. Containers meet or exceed all NIOSH, OSHA, FDA and DOH standards. This system will not only save money, but will also be environmentally friendly by not having to destroy and dispose of the containers and by not adding to the waste stream that eventually ends up in our public landfills. This reusable sharps container system will be available in two sizes, 2.5 and 10 gallon units.

In 2004, Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. along with its parent company Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. are planning to develop Medical Waste Facilities in 10 major U.S. Cities.

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. Launches Joint Venture Negotiations with NanoSignal Corp.
20/20 Networks Inc. Announces Name Change, Change of Symbol and Forward Split

Recent News
Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. has signed contracts with Diagnostic Laboratory Services in Hawaii. DLS is the 14th largest medical laboratory in the nation. Sanitec also has contracts with the State of Hawaii Judiciary, United States Navy and Marine Corps. Base Medical Centers, University of Hawaii's LEH Project as well as many private doctors and dentists offices and clinics. Sanitec also has a joint-processing agreement with another local medical waste company.

Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. will be implementing a reusable sharps container program in 1st quarter 2004 to its Customers and Clients. This reusable sharps container program will save thousands of dollars to our customers on an annual basis. Containers meet or exceed all NIOSH, OSHA, FDA and DOH standards. This system will not only save money, but will also be environmentally friendly by not having to destroy and dispose of the containers and buy not adding to the waste stream that eventually ends up in our public landfills. This reusable sharps container system will be available in two sizes, 2.5 and 10 gallon units.

Sanitec Services of Hawaii, Inc. along with its parent company are planning to develop Medical Waste Facilities in 10 major U.S. Cities.
Stock Price Forecast

Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems, Inc. has acquired Sanitec Hawaii. This very profitable market will have to be shared with competing Stericycle Inc. SRCL who's stock is above $47 per share. It appears that the potential for a sharp increase in stock price could be imminent.

01/15/04 Buy 100,000 NNOS
Day/ Limit
Partial 0.1400
0.14 0.14 1307

flop, my order for 100000 nnos is at .14. i chased nite off ask, he only partially filled me.

flop, i told you nvei ites to buy at .14. long its a 5 dollar stock so pick your entry point.

Think I'll wait for a lower price. What do you think of nnos at todays price? Thanks.

Hi flop.. .14 would have been a good start considering todays close..

Currently trading above the 5/10 moving average and looks to be in an uptrend.. if it falls below the ten day moving average that is when I would look for an entry or get some now if you think the run may continue.
The Sanitec deal with NNOS could be lucrative for both companies if it indeed pans out... will have to wait and see..

Disclosure: Don't own any as of yet.

What's a good price to wait for to get into this stock? Should have got some at .14 the other day.

Thanks for starting the board Mikey.. this should do well for Scott in regards to the tie-in with the NNOS/Sanitec deal if they can configure some units that are cost effective and produce results that are indeed verifiable.

20/20 Networks Inc. Announces Name Change, Change of Symbol and Forward Split
Wednesday December 31, 1:47 pm ET


LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 31, 2003--Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc. (OTC BB: MBWS), formerly known as 20/20 Networks Inc., announced that it has completed its name change in connection with its acquisition of Sanitec(TM) Services of Hawaii Inc., and will now be known as "Micro Bio-Medical Waste Systems Inc." As part of its name change, its common stock is now quoted on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol "MBWS." In connection with the name change, the company is also implementing a forward stock split of 1-for-20 for shareholders of record as of Dec. 22, 2003.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of the effectiveness of management's strategies and decisions, general economic and business conditions, new or modified statutory or regulatory requirements and changing price and market conditions. No assurance can be given that these are all the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements.



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