Are the processes involved in creating artificial nails, such as gels and acrylics, bad for the environment?

For a couple of years now, I've had some interest in becoming a professional nail technician to supplement our household income, but not at the cost of hurting our environment. I know those processes use a lot of chemicals. Are there industry standards for discarding salon chemicals in a safe, non-harming way? Are there new technologies which don't use all those harmful chemicals? Please don't flame me if you think I'm in the wrong category. Educated beauty professionals and scientists/environmentalists alike may have the answers I seek.Are the processes involved in creating artificial nails, such as gels and acrylics, bad for the environment?
As long as you dispose of the chemicals correctly, there is absolutely no harm done to the environment. I assume you will need to get some sort of certificate before becoming a nail tech?? I'm sure they will teach you how to properly dispose of chemicals such as the acetone, etc. Since you will be using acetone which is considered a hazardous waste because of its flammability, you will have to register with your state under RCRA as a generator of haz waste. take a look at these sites for more info:





http://www.epa.gov/





http://www.epa.gov/osw/inforesources/onl鈥?/a>





http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.鈥?/a>

short hair cuts