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The Use of Marine Organisms in Traditional and Allopathic Medicine

… found anywhere along the gradient of medicine to tonic to food. Auspicious or luxury foods can often have medicinal … and shark fin, but are consumed predominantly as food items (Clarke, 2002) and as such, will not be covered … FAO, 1997) and there is also a growing scrutiny of the non-food use of the marine environment, such as the collection …
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Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… of natural resources upon which people rely for food, water, fodder, fuel, shelter and their livelihoods may … have leaked into the soil and ground water and into the food chain. The management of healthcare wastes poses another … management of wastes, can also have economic benefits. F. Security Effective implementation of the Basel Convention …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… Exposure occurs through contaminated air, water and food and through dental and medical treatments. High levels … (thus threatening humans and animals at the top of the food chain), and cause a range of health effects. Strong …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Recycling used lead-acid batteries: health considerations (WHO)

… assessment 26 6.3.1. Soil and dust 26 6.3.2. Air 26 6.3.3. Food and water 27 RECYCLING USED LEAD-ACID BATTERIES: HEALTH … on land or released into waterways. Lead can enter the food chain through crops growing on contaminated land, from direct deposition onto crops, through food animals foraging in contaminated areas and consuming …
19 Jun 2026 Document