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Conversion from Mercury to Alternative Technology in the Chlor-Alkali Industry
(2012)
This report describes the production technologies, the factors influencing conversion, and several economic scenarios to illustrate the financial components of conversion decisions and to calculate payback time of the ...
Good Practices for Management of Mercury Releases from Waste (First Draft)
(2010)
This document provides practical information when readers of the Basel TG would like to implement principles described in the Basel TG. Some of the information formally included in the Basel TG, such as cases considered ...
GESAMP: Arsenic, Mercury and Selenium in the Marine Environment - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 92. GESAMP Reports and Studies No. 28
(1988)
This report review the potential harmful substances which are organized by WHO and FAO and UNEP. Following review by GESAMP XV, New York, 25-29 March 1985 the Working Group met again in November 1985 and finalized the ...
Guidance for Identifying Populations at Risk from Mercury Exposure
(2008)
This “Guidance for Identifying Populations at Risk from Mercury Exposure” is intended to inform countries concerned about the potential health impacts of mercury pollution and, if necessary, to assist in identifying specific ...
Chemicals and Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean - [Factsheet]
(2020)
In Latin America and the Caribbean, UN Environment and the GEF work together to strengthen national capacity for the elimination and sound management of chemicals and wastes. The GEF helps countries in developing best ...
Report on Activities Undertaken within the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership January 2009 – June 2010 - A Report of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group
(2010)
The Overarching Framework of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership specifies that one of the responsibilities of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership Advisory Group is to report on activities undertaken within the UNEP Global ...
Occupational Exposure to Elemental Mercury in Odontology/Dentistry
(2012)
Mercury is recognized as harmful to human health and the environment. It is highly toxic to humans and may harm vital organ systems, including the nervous, digestive, respiratory, renal, and immune systems. As a result, ...
Environment for Development Perspectives: Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining
(2016)
UNEP DTIE Chemicals Branch work on artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is based on the fact that this is the largest demand sector for mercury globally. A number of targeted actions to promote the reduction of ...
Mercury-Containing Products Partnership Area - Business Plan
(2018)
The purpose of this business plan is to provide a framework and goals for developing and implementing projects aimed at the eventual elimination of mercury use in products. The business plan is to serve as a resource for ...
Dental Amalgam and its Impact on the Environment: Actions for Dental Associations
(2013)
Dental Amalgam and its Impact on the Environment: Actions for Dental Associations