NGO Submission to the UNEA Leadership Dialogue
For UNEA5 several NGOs, including HEJSupport, submit a written statement for the Leadership Dialogue.
Why does the issue of e-waste continue to be a global challenge despite international efforts to address it?
An efficient e-waste management is based on government commitment; regulatory requirements and enforcement; a social orientation towards separate waste collection; and environment and health protection through safe toxic-free product design and transparency of chemical information.
The problem of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the period of prevention of the spread of viral infections,
in particular the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 Use mainly personal protective equipment (PPE) that does not increase the likelihood of exposure to EDCs. Fabric reusable masks are best for this purpose.
Mercury contamination sources: how to reduce health impact
No system for collection and disposal of mercury-containing solid waste is in place in Kazkakhstan.
NGOs call on Canada to address plastic pollution
Every day Canada fails to act, another 7,900 tonnes of plastic waste end up in our landfills and environment.
EU Commission Roadmap on a sustainable textiles strategy
The EU Commission released a public consultation of new strategy on sustainable textiles. HEJSupport submitted comments.
