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United Nations Environment Programme

Chemicals and waste

We work to minimize the adverse effects of chemicals and waste on human health and the environment.

The Challenge

Chemicals and waste are integral to almost all sectors of society, and their sound management is essential for protecting human and environmental health.

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Guidance on chemicals control contributing to national progress and safety

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No time to waste: using data to drive down food waste

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Food loss and waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability

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Mercury monitoring in Myanmar gets a boost

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Streaming a message: Flipflopi to sail across Lake Victoria in another historic journey

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Plastic packaging accounts for 50 per cent of plastic waste.

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