Waste 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 perform a variety of functions in multiple fields such as energy generation, lubrication, cooking and hydraulics. Due to the multitude of sources for waste oil
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 stream be managed properly to ensure sustainable waste management practices within the region. Scrap metals that have the following properties will fall under the Basel
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 be released into the environment when exposed to high temperatures. Some non – stick cookware uses PFOA as a component and can result in contamination
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, with 85% of global lead consumption being the result of Lead Acid Battery (LAB) production. Due to the high toxicity of ULABs, they are listed
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 their longevity in the environment, resulting in wide geographic distribution and bioaccumulation in living organisms. The some of the main provisions of the convention are
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 the environment against adverse effects caused by hazardous or other wastes which require special consideration. The main provisions of the convention are to reduce the
read moreUnder the GEF 5558 project entitled The Development and Implementation of a Sustainable Management Mechanism for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in the Caribbean, the BCRC-Caribbean developed this Training Manual on the Environmentally Sound Management and Disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). The manual is primarily based on the findings of a regional training needs assessment
read moreUnder the “Fish Mercury Biomonitoring in the Caribbean Region” Project conducted in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed fish consumption matrices and flyers to raise awareness of mercury in aquatic species and measures that could be taken to reduce exposure to mercury through consumption. The materials
read moreUnder the “Identifying Feasible Strategies for the Environmentally Sound Disposal of Spent Lighting Products in the Caribbean” Project in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, the BCRC-Caribbean developed an informational poster to raise awareness on the project and its outcomes.
read moreUnder the “National Action Plan for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in Guyana” (Guyana NAP) Project, the BCRC-Caribbean developed an informational flyer to raise awareness on the project.
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