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Overview of key operational articles under the Minamata Convention on Mercury
… can be different. In particular, the application of best available techniques and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) is required for new … is substantial or not (paragraph 2(d)). Definitions of best available techniques and best environmental practices …
Ridding the world of POPs: a Guide to the Stockholm Convention Persitent Organic Polluants
… on a range of agricultural crops. DDT – Perhaps the best known of the POPs, DDT was widely used during World War … will take effect. The Stockholm Convention is perhaps best understood as having five essential aims: 7 RID D IN G … and practical reasons, this is simply a job that is best done slowly. 8 Aim No. 2: Support the transition to …
Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures
… mercury switches in end-of-life vehicles; and a code of practice for the envi- ronmentally sound management of … lamps containing mercury. A technical document outlines best management practices for minimizing the releases of … to minimize waste production through the ap- plication of best available technologies, and through the development of …
The 16 New POPs - An introduction to the chemicals added to the Stockholm Convention as Persistent Organic Pollutants by the Conference of the Parties
… significantly reduce the unintentional production of PeCB, Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices need to be applied. CAS No: …