Although the Basel Convention was adopted in 1989, it could not fully anticipate the evolving global landscape of hazardous waste generation, trade, and technology. As waste streams have changed over
read moreTackling the illegal transboundary movements of hazardous waste, also known as illegal traffic, is essential to effectively confront the global waste challenge. The Basel Convention’s provision on illegal traffic is
read moreWaste Oil is defined as any synthetic or petroleum-based oil that is contaminated to degraded due to wear and thus cannot be utilized for its original purpose. These oils can
read moreScrap Metal is a significant waste stream present in the Caribbean Region. Due to the limited land space and recyclable nature of most metals, it is vital that this waste
read morePerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a chemical compound part of the group of toxic chemicals known as perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS). This acid is a Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) that can
read moreUsed Lead Acid Batteries (ULABs) refer to rechargeable batteries which contain lead, sulphuric acid and various other toxic substances. These batteries are commonly used in the industrial or automotive sector,
read moreThe Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is a Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) to protect human health and the environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS). POPS are hazardous due to
read moreThe Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal is a Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) with the main objective of protecting human health and
read moreThe Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) has developed a learning platform with self-paced online courses on the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
read moreWaste electronic and electrical equipment, (WEEE) or e-waste, describes electrical and electronic devices that are nearing the end of their useful life, with no intention of reuse. E-waste is becoming
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