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Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… economies in transition need to meet the global and local waste challenge. III. Waste is a global issue Because of the frequency of … movements of hazardous and other wastes around the world, waste is not merely a local or national issue, it is a global … Chemicals and Waste
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development

… impacts, increasing resource efficiency and reducing waste. This compilation will then support legal drafters and … impacts, for instance, gasoline products, taxable plastic bags, and herbicides and pesticides, by imposing … impact of certain types of products, which may include plastic shopping bags, vehicles tire, electrical and …
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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… disaster, the area of the Drina River is recipient of waste waters and pollution derived from several polluters … after planting seedling, waste management system of the plastic cover is poorly practiced and administered in the … after planting seedlings there is no mechanism for the plastic waste disposal and management as well as recycling …
31 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

GEO yearbook 2003

… of goals for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on waste and pollution, sustainable tourism, and energy supply … It is estimated that since the early 1990s the levels of plastic wastes in SIDS has increased five-fold (UNEP 2004b … Source: Tran Cao Bao Lond/UNEP/Still Pictures Discarded plastic and standing water can increase the risk of …
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Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development

… areas, and promote green buildings and sustainable waste management within the context of a more circular … of historic urban areas; Promote sustainable waste management; Promote urban spatial patterns and … to the promotion of the consumption of recycled plastic-made products; and, identify hotspots and implement …
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Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management

… and recreation vehicles n Pack stock impacts n Human waste problems n Wildlife disturbance, habituation, or impact … n Weeds, fungi and exotic species n Solid and human waste n Cultural vandalism n Boats damaging banks n Habitat … when divers arrive at the resort, and they must wear a plastic tag to dive. While spot checks for tags are made on …
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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… following project types: avoided emissions from organic waste through alternative waste treatment processes (AM0025); fuel switch from fossil … plantations (AM0042); production of biodiesel based on waste oils and/or waste fats from biogenic origin for use as …
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Energy law and sustainable development

… are the following: air pollution including "acid rain," waste water pollution, significant solid and hazardous waste products from mining or combustion of coal or use of … US has established a recycling programme for paper, glass, plastic and metal wastes, with either kerb-side pickup or …
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