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

… of any material that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any … of Used Oils……………………………………………………………………. 3 Recycling, Re-use and Recovery……………………………………………………….. 3 Road Oiling and … of hazardous wastes. • Economics (economic viability/sustainable market and commercial feasibility; product …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… 1 Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention I. … in protecting human health and the environment, in meeting sustainable development goals, and in the reduction of … for example, electronic products as they are shipped for use or repair may be improperly disposed of near agricultural …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Environmentally sound management of used electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) in Asia-Pacific

… exported to developing countries for the purpose of re-use, repair, refurbishment, recycling and recovery at … • Achievement of ESM by promoting best practices and the use of sound recycling technologies adapted to national …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… patterns of consumption and production, which are not sustainable, even less replicable to other parts of the world … carbon, circular and less toxic while reducing the overall use of resources. This transition can only take place if … greater resource efficiency and equity, circularity and sustainable consumption and production, and improved …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… Public Health Agency CAST - Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism CERMES - Centre for Resource Management … as well as further implementation of actions to promote sustainable development of SIDS ocean-based economies for … islands in the WCR). The health and safety of persons who use the beach and water for recreational activities are also …
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Synergies Success Stories - Enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions

… This publication was jointly prepared by the Division for Sustainable Development, United Nations Department of … in the 18th and 19th sessions of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). It provides examples of … of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (Chemical …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any … Nigeria Agustín Harte Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Argentina Ahmad A. Khan The Basel … Nigeria Aïta Sarr Seck Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Senegal Akande Olawale Federal …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… sound waste management contributes in concrete ways to the sustainable development. Did you know? According to UN Water, … of hazardous and other wastes and the achievement of sustainable development, especially for those who need it the … and hygiene; and indoor air pollution due to solid fuel use for cooking. Around the world, children under five are …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… of the 20th century, before the invention and widespread use in agriculture and industry of thousands of synthetic … on alternatives is essential for enhancing their safe and sustainable replacement. PCBs present a different kind of … on alternatives is essential for enhancing their safe and sustainable replacement. PCBs present a different kind of …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Technical guidelines: Technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with mercury or mercury compounds

… Institute, 2009. “Chlor-Alkali Industry 2008 Mercury Use and Emissions in the United States (Twelfth Annual … Department of Environmental Protection, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, University of Lowell, MA. Available … Metalurgia , vol. 48 No. 1, pp. 45-57. Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 2003. “An Investigation of …
20 Jun 2026 Document