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

… large quantities of used and end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) being exported to developing countries for the purpose … Environmentally sound management of used electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste)in Asia-Pacific Launch of the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Vital Waste Graphics 3

… VITAL WASTE GRAPHICS 3 This is a publication of the Secretariat of … PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING SEMI-CONDUCTOR AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING Major activities … about the fast soaring stocks of plastic waste, and electronic and electrical wastes – or e-waste. From packaging …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Controlling transboundary movements of hazardous wastes

… Convention also publishes technical guidelines on various waste streams providing guidance on best practices for ESM as … does not have the appropriate technology to recycle electronic equipment in an environmentally sound manner, the … the disposer conclude a contract for the disposal of the waste. Under the Convention this contract must ensure that …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region

… sound interim storage of mercury, other than waste mercury (Art. 10) Mercury wastes (Art. 11) Contaminated … chloride, for the extraction of gold, in electrical and electronic equipment and in measuring devices (e.g., … Batteries Dental amalgams Measuring devices Electrical and electronic equipment Lighting Others Total 650-1000 715-825 …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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 … household or hazardous wastes left over from, for example, electronic products as they are shipped for use or repair may … from burning PCB- containing transformers, electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) and other wastes in open dumps …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Convention text of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… products or processes that process mercury-containing waste. 2. Each Party shall not allow, by taking appropriate … external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for electronic displays, and measuring devices; (d) Products used … external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for electronic displays: (a) short length (≤ 500 mm) with mercury …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… wastes move from country to country each year, and this waste is presumably received as a welcome source of business. … all are, to various degrees. For example, consumers whose electronic or electrical waste is brought to authorized … including children, who are employed to dispose of our electronic or electrical wastes in unsafe and unregulated …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ratification and Implementation Guidelines

… Sound Interim Storage of Mercury, other than Waste Mercury Article 11: Mercury Wastes Covered Mercury … external elec- trode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for electronic displays: a) Short length (≤500 mm) with mercury … biocides and topical antiseptics. The following non-electronic measuring devices, except non- electronic
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

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

… uses of PFOS are widespread and include: electric and electronic parts, fire fighting foam, photo imaging, … uses of PFOS are widespread and include: electric and electronic parts, fire fighting foam, photo imaging, … – dumps of these toxic substances. These stockpiles and waste sites have to be found, managed so that leaks and other …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Operational articles of the Minamata Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… pesticides, biocides, topical antiseptics and non-electronic measuring devices. Part II of Annex A covers … sound interim storage of mercury other than waste mercury (Article 10) Measures shall be taken by Parties … relevant definitions of the Basel Convention applies to waste covered under the Minamata Convention for Parties to …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste