Waste oils are one of the greatest sources of pollution globally, and this waste stream continues to remain the largest contributor, by volume, to hazardous waste generated in countries such as Trinidad and Tobago. Waste or used oil has been defined under the Basel Convention as: any semi-solid or liquid used product consisting totally or
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In the Caribbean, mercury, a highly toxic element, has been found to be present in some manufactured and imported products and some industrial processes due to its useful properties, including its high density, its liquid state at room temperature and its ability to alloy to other metals. The biggest source of mercury releases globally is due to
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The BCRC-Caribbean is responsible for executing several regional projects within the Caribbean under the Chemicals and Waste Management agenda; however, we understand and recognise the importance of executing and, in some cases, serving as a key stakeholder in smaller projects that allow us to work closely with our member states to achieve goals relating to
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