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Chemicals and waste

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

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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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Plastic pollution is an environmental injustice to vulnerable communities – new report

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Wastewater and excreta an untapped resource for solving environmental risks

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In campaign against plastic pollution, the world is making tentative progress

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