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Technical guidelines on used oil re-refining or other re-uses of previously used oil (R9)

… to highly loaded gear applications. 5. Reducing the use of lead additives in gasoline/petrol used in motor vehicles has been quite effective in diminishing, over time, the lead content in used motor oil. This has proven to be a very … motor oil, particularly used oil burned for energy where lead emissions are often of concern. 1 Why oils are recycled …
26 May 2026 Document

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… • Highly hazardous pesticides • Phosphorus and nitrogen • Lead • Other heavy metals (cadmium, arsenic, chromium) • … Action on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), Lead Paint Alliance among others Objective/Focus of Action … PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), asbestos, lead and mercury 35. Accelerate the implementation of the …
26 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Technical guidelines on hazardous wastes: physico-chemical treatment (d9) and biological treatment (d8)

… - section A listing operations which are deemed not to lead to the possibility of resource recovery, recycling, … a “D” number), and section B listing operations which may lead to resource recovery etc (each assigned an “R” number). … characteristics so variations in the waste stream can lead to problems. Plant can experience high levels of wear …
26 May 2026 Document

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

… prevention initiatives. These programs of action can lead to the reduction and abatement of marine litter … framework of National Management Plans. • Identify the key lead/responsible agency. • Engage key stakeholders where a national agency is designated as the lead for this national effort. • Establish or strengthen …
26 May 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… and the improper storage of expired pharmaceuticals can lead to human exposure to toxic chemicals, infectious … in landfills by fermentation of organic matter can lead to self-ignition or explosion of the landfill body and … dismantling of ships or other end-of-life equipment, can lead to exposure to a number of dangerous substances, in …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… and their effects on health Arsenic Used as an alloy in lead shot and electrical circuits, as a pesticide, and as a … rodents and insects on ships and to kill insects on trees. Lead Used in the production of batteries, ammunition, paints, …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Technical guidelines on specially engineered landfill (D5)

… • trace metals such as mercury, chromium, nickel, lead and cadmium; • a wide variety of organic compounds which … Copper, Tin, Barium, Nickel, Beryllium, Chrome, Boron, Lead, Uranium, Selenium, Vanadium, Arsenic, Cobalt, Antimony, … III to the Convention. Heavy metals Usually refers to lead, zinc, cadmium, copper Hydrogeology The study of …
26 May 2026 Document

Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… (2017). Global Mercury Waste Assessment. Nairobi. Lead Author Shunichi Honda United Nations Environment Programme Lead, Mercury Waste Area, Global Mercury Partnership Masaru … through the development of activities and procedures that lead to the sustainable management of wastes. Current …
26 May 2026 Document

GUIDANCE on feasible flame-retardant alternatives to commercial pentabromodiphenyl ether - 2009 (UNEP/POPS/COP.4/INF24)

… the use of red phosphorus are the red colour that could lead to discoloration of polymers and the formation of toxic … growth of around 63% in demand of BFRs till 2017 would lead to a total demand for BFRs averaging 500-600,000 metric …
26 May 2026 Document

Technical guidelines on incineration on land (D10)

… residence time and mixing regime, higher temperatures lead to more efficient combustion. The choice of temperature, … fluorine, bromine, iodine, organosilicon compounds, lead. Certain other wastes can pose serious combustion …
26 May 2026 Document