Waste 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 a growing concern as it contains toxic components which, when improperly disposed of, can result in the exposure of the environment and living organisms to
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The GEF ISLANDS Programme aims to support small islands developing states (SIDS) to enter a safe chemical development pathway through strengthening their ability to control the flow of chemicals, products, and materials into their territories and to unlock resources for long term management of chemicals and wastes in SIDS. The two (2) Caribbean child projects,
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One of the requirements for the successful and sustainable management of hazardous chemicals wastes is a robust legislative and institutional framework. The geographical and logistical limitations experienced by small island developing states in dealing with such wastes further highlight the need for suitable legislation. To this end BCRC Caribbean held a virtual Inception Workshop on
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