About the Project
This global project is demonstrating and promoting the use of best practices and techniques for healthcare waste management in 7 countries. The goal is to protect public health and the global environment from the impacts of dioxin and mercury releases.
The Issues
Incineration and open burning of healthcare waste are the main sources of dioxins in healthcare, and are major modes of transport for mercury. These contaminants are toxic in small amounts and are transported globally on air currents and by other means.
News & Updates
Wed, May 16, 2012
The event, Healthier hospitals for healthier people: Greening the health sector, managing waste and mercury, will be held on Friday, 25 May 2012 from 12:45-14:15 at the Palais des Nations, Salle IV ...
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
The UNDP GEF Project is procuring non-incineration treatment technologies for demonstration in model facilities or model central treatment facilities. This guidance gives an example of technical ...
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
In 2011, the Special Rapporteur in human rights and toxic waste, Mr. Calin Georgescu, released a report focusing on ?the adverse effects that the unsound management and disposal of medical waste may ...