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Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs

… as organisms consume other organisms, thus moving up the food chain. The chemicals reach magnified levels – up to many … – in the fatty tissues of creatures at the top of the food chain, such as fish, predatory birds, and mammals, … as organisms consume other organisms, thus moving up the food chain. The chemicals reach magnified levels – up to many …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014

… ringed by coral reefs and mangrove forests which provide food and shelter for marine life as well as food and livelihoods for humans. The islands in the WCR face … and along coastal areas comprises plastic materials from food and beverage containers, childrens’ toys and other …
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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… to avoid unintended releases into the environment and food chain, and increase public awareness and international … recovery of waste, including through recycling 50. Reduce food waste throughout value chains, including at the consumer … are provided here as examples of the changes required: - Food and agriculture systems - Extractives/mining sector - …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

Technical Guidelines on wastes collected from households (Y46)

… material includes vegetable and fruit peelings and other food wastes. 5. To promote recovery operations, and to … to be collected from premises on a regular basis since food waste, in particular, decays rapidly. 7. In cities and …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… Nigeria Ana Garcia Gonzalez Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Ana Guadalupe Contreras de … Elena Fernández-Peinado Bestard Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Elena Nürnberger K + S … Javier Pérez-Ilzarbe Serrano Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment, Spain Javier Ureta Saenz Peña …
19 Jun 2026 Document

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 …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Technical guidelines on incineration on land (D10)

… by the deposition and uptake of airborne pollutants on the food chain as well as inhalation of air pollutants. Waste … can assist in minimizing potential impacts to humans and food sources. 30. The incineration of hazardous wastes can …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Synergies Success Stories - Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions

… Convention) ESM Environmentally Sound Management FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations GCI … the Pesticide Stock Management System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Guidance on alternatives to perfluorooctane sulfonate and its derivatives

… and drawbacks. United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Environment Agency for England and … and drawbacks. United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Environment Agency for England and …
19 Jun 2026 Document