Апрель, 2025г. Предлагаем вашему вниманию очередной выпуск бюллетеня Сети неправительственных организаций по химической безопасности региона Восточной Европы, Кавказа и Центральной Азии (ВЕКЦА). Организации Сети работают
Author: Olga Speranskaya
Обсуждение ключевых вопросов повестки дня Конференции сторон трех химических конвенций (Базельской, Роттердамской и Стокгольмской) прошло 10 апреля 2025 года в режиме онлайн. Участники встречи –
Our project aims to tackle plastic pollution in the five countries of the EECCA region.
Решение обостряющегося кризиса пластикового загрязнения в пяти странах ВЕКЦА
The meeting discussion was focused on the development of an Implementation Programme on Industry Engagement as a step towards the GFC implementation
Этой теме был посвящен региональный семинар, организованный ЮНЕП и ВОЗ, который прошел в Тбилиси, Грузия, с 27 по 28 июня 2022 года. В семинаре приняло
Усиление потенциала организаций гражданского общества для достижения будущего без токсичных веществ
На МКП 5 более 100 стран поддержали необходимость установления обязательных целевых показателей сокращения производства первичного пластика.
Transparency and traceability of chemicals in plastic products are in the draft treaty text
Комментарии сосредоточены на юридически обязательных глобально согласованных требованиях к прозрачности и отслеживаемости химической информации в пластиковых изделиях
Comments focus on legally binding globally harmonized requirements on chemical information transparency and traceability in plastic products
Canada should complete the disclosure and transparency regime throughout the value chain for toxic additives in plastics to ensure tracking and reporting.
PVC releases toxic chemicals that threaten water sources, the ozone layer, and other vital natural elements essential to the planet’s health.
We need a global plastics treaty that protects the health and well-being of all people – including Indigenous Peoples, frontline and fenceline communities and workers
Отходы, которые мы производим, отражают всю нашу систему
производства материалов.
Подход, основанный на оценке опасности, – наиболее эффективный метод защиты здоровья от токсичных химических веществ в пластике
A hazard-based approach is the only viable and most effective method for safeguarding health from toxic chemicals in plastics
Новый выпуск бюллетеня НПО ВЕКЦА рассказывает о проблемах ПФАС, загрязненных территорий, пластиковых и электронных отходов.
Чтобы РГОС СПП-3 и ее работа заслуживали доверия, они должны быть сводобны от конфликта интересов
The primary outcome of IINC 4 discussion was the decision to hold two intersessional meetings between now and INC5
Делегаты активно обсуждают различные положения проекта договора, включая вопросы сокращения производства первичных полимеров, критерии дизайна товаров из пластика, содержание токсичных веществ и полимеров в пластике.
Важным вопросом повестки дня переговоров станет создание списка токсичных химических веществ, которые должны быть запрещены или жестко ограничены в пластике.
Delegates discuss various provisions of the draft treaty, including reducing virgin polymer production, design criteria for plastic products, and plastic chemicals and polymers of concern.
High ambition versus Limited action represent a fundamental difference in how countries prioritize environmental protection and economic interests.
Дискуссия прошла 15 апреля в режиме онлайн. Основой для дискуссии стала презентация Ольги Сперанской о возможных способах фиксации международного обязательства государств о доступе к информации
Disclosure of chemicals in plastic materials leads to a toxic-free circular economy.
Новый доклад PlastChem показывает, что химических веществ в пластмассах больше, чем было известно ранее, а именно, более 16 000 химических веществ.
In the presentation, HEJSupport explains what the Global Minimum Transparency System is and how it can help companies provide accurate information about chemicals in materials and products to different stakeholders.
Дискуссии по результатам ICCM-5, на которой была принята новая Глобальная рамочная программа по химическим веществами (ГРПХВ)
Итоги Центрально-азиатского форума по электронным отходам
HEJSupport podcast and online courses are featured in the Consumer Information Programme Newsletter of January 2024.
We support the petition to ban PVC
Каким будет новый договор по борьбе с пластиковым загрязнением? Какую роль в его подготовке должны играть неправительственные организации?
Which is better: a treaty with low ambition or no treaty?
Что лучше: договор с низкими амбициями или полное отсутствие договора?
Toxicity throughout the life cycle of plastics affects our health, leading to infertility and irreversible disorders, particularly in women.
Каким станет юридически обязательный договор по пластику?
Стойкие органические загрязнители и другие токсичные добавки в пластике: регулирование в рамках международных соглашений.
Делегаты пятой Международной конференции по регулированию химических веществ приняли Глобальную рамочную программу по химическим веществам
Human health, human rights and environmental protection should form the foundational principles of all commitments highlighted in the High-Level Declaration of ICCM5.
15 сентября 2023 года для НПО региона ВЕКЦА состоялось он-лайн обсуждение перспектив подготовки Глобальной стратегии по химическим веществам и отходам на период после 2020 года
A Group of NGOs prepared comments on the Non-paper on Strategic Objectives and Targets.
IoCs are recognized of and of cross-cutting importance to the chemicals and waste work and Agenda 2030. As such, they should not be airily
sunsetted without a thorough evaluation also of their universal values.
This information document presents the case for how a harmonized “Global Cross-sectoral Transparency System” (GCTS) that could easily be constructed based on already existing elements and suggestions in the SAICM Chemicals in Products Programme.
UNEP consultation on Issues of Concern was conducted to gather information from stakeholders about the next steps that should be taken on 19 issues of concern.
Публикации в рамках проекта ЮНЕП/ Министерства экологии, охраны окружающей среды и изменения климата Республики Узбекистан
28 июля 2023 года HEJSupport провел вебинар – тренинг для представителей государственных структур, НПО и бизнеса Узбекистана по вопросу о роли международного законодательства в снижении воздействия токсичных веществ на здоровье и окружающую среду.
Группа неправительственных организаций представила материалы для возможной Декларации высокого уровня (ДВУ) пятой Международной конференции по регулированию химических веществ
Сфера применения будущего документа должна охватывать весь жизненный цикл пластиковых материалов и изделий из них, с приоритетом на действия на начальном этапе производства пластика, направленные на предотвращение образования опасных материалов и отходов.
Management of chemicals and waste is a cross-cutting issue. It should be viewed as key for solving several elements of the planetary crisis and other global emergencies, such as health, food and energy security.
Договор по решению проблем пластикового загрязнения, не включающий сокращение производства пластика, не сможет положить конец загрязнению пластиком и защитить людей и нашу планету
Women leaders educate families and local communities about toxic chemical health threats, care for children suffering from exposure, and generate data that justify the urgency of addressing the health effects of toxic chemicals.
Стороны трех химических конвенций включили новые вещества в списки для последующего регулирования, но не договорились о предоставлении информации об их содержании в товарах
Несмотря на первоначальный пессимизм, на МКП2 по Договору о пластике были согласованы некоторые критические моменты, которые позволят продвинуть процесс вперед.
Despite initial pessimism, at INC2 on Plastics Treaty agreed on some critical points that will move the process forward.
Plastics Treaty objective should be mindful of the precautionary approach to end plastic pollution, including chemical components; protect human health and the environment from its adverse effects throughout the life cycle of plastic; and ensure human rights, justice, fairness and equity.
A transparency mechanism, with a traceability requirement, will ensure that the disclosed information is linked to individual materials and products, and can be tracked throughout their life cycles.
Civil society organisations, indigenous peoples, women, vulnerable communities should have the right to participate in Plastic Treaty negotiations
25 апреля 2023 года в Узбекистане состоялся семинар, посвященный роли международного законодательства в снижении воздействия токсичных веществ на здоровье. Встреча проходила как часть проекта Специальной
The new plastic treaty has a potential to become the first global agreement that includes harmonized legally binding transparency requirements for information on chemicals and polymers used in plastics.
Новое соглашение по пластмассам может стать первым глобальным соглашением, включающим согласованные юридически обязывающие требования к прозрачности информации о химических веществах и полимерах, используемых в пластмассах.
11 апреля 2023 года состоялась онлайн дискуссия по вопросу об актуальности принятия нового Приложения VIII к Роттердамской конвенции, в которой приняли участие члены неправительственных организаций региона ВЕКЦА.
Процесс подготовки новой глобальной стратегии по химическим веществам и отходам
Military bases and airports are a significant cause of water contamination because of the use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foams containing PFAS
NGOs call on Canada to Expand the Single-Use Plastics Ban
The identity of chemicals and polymers of particular concern should be disclosed throughout the entire lifecycle of plastics.
A global guidance on making effective environmental, social and economic claims to facilitate the empowerment of consumers
Неправительственные организации поддерживают такой глобальный договор по пластику, который рассматривает пластик как материал, наполненный токсичными химическими веществами и ставит во главу угла здоровье человека и его право жить в безопасной и здоровой окружающей среде.
The effectiveness of the future plastic treaty implementation depends on the availability of accurate information about what substances are present in plastic materials and products through the entire plastic lifecycle.
On November 1, the SAICM IP4 Co-chairs hold a consultation meeting with stakeholder representatives to further develop the IP Co-Chairs single consolidated document and discuss other key issues to be considered in advance of the resumed IP4.2.
Canada’s online survey about the global plastics treaty
Раскрытие информации о химических компонентах пластика способствует сокращению пластикового загрязнения, повышению эффективности использования ресурсов за счет безотходной многооборотной экономики и продвигает право общественности на информацию.
To support an effective circular economy, the recycling strategy for Canada should require the use of a single recyclability label for plastic products that will ensure all product components are toxic-free and are safe for recycling.
Poor transparency of information about hazardous chemicals in plastic undermines circular economy
In their comments on plastic recyclability and registry in Canada, NGOs highlighted the problem of toxic additives in plastic and transparency of information.
HEJSupport new publication “EDCs in GHS: toward a global solution to the identification of EDCs” highlights the importance of developing the EDC criteria for GHS and elaborates on the ideas of moving forward.
Группа НПО, работающих над проблемными вопросами СПМРХВ (Стратегический подход к международному регулированию химических веществ), приняла участие в четвертом совещании межсессионного процесса (МП4) по рассмотрению Стратегического
Read about what happened at IP4.
Позиция НПО по основным астектам нового инструмента по химическим веществам и отходам на период после 2020 года
Новый отчет “Результаты и анализ работы виртуальных рабочих групп СПМРХВ” обобщает итоги обсуждения, проведенного участниками ВРГ.
To inform country delegates and the NGO community about SAICM developments, HEJSupport, SSNC, groundWork South Africa, and EEB held a webinar on the virtual working group outcomes
В обзоре освещаются сходства и различия в отношении незаконной торговли пестицидами в Казахстане, Украине и Бразилии.
Нормативные изменения являются важным, но не окончательным шагом на пути к ликвидации свинцовой краски. Для обеспечения значимых достижений необходимы реализация, правоприменение и контроль.
Market control of all paints sold at the national level should be conducted on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the existing national regulations or to empower the development/revision of the regulations;
Decisions made by the Parties to the BRS Conventions will influence sound chemicals and waste management worldwide.
Chemical transparency is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the Basel Convention implementation.
The GMTS is a step towards global safety of human health and the environment and stricter regulation or even a complete phase-out of hazardous chemicals.
Including a mandatory transparency standard for the monomers used to formulate the plastics and the additives from the very beginning will pave the way to non-toxic circular economy.
Глобальное соглашение по пластику: причины разработки и основные требования
Adding the theme of transparency for plastic chemicals to the work of INC will facilitate its inclusion into the text of the future binding instrument on plastic.
GMTS is a keystone tool for achieving sustainable natural resource management and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Пришло время решить пластиковый кризис с помощью юридически обязывающего глобального соглашения!
UN Major Groups and Stakeholders adopted a Joint Global Statement and provided recommendations to UN draft resolutions under four clusters.
Canada should be a leader in the global effort to address plastic pollution and immediately begin collecting and publicly releasing annual Canada-wide data on production, import, export, sale, reuse, recycling and disposal of plastic by type and use.
NGOs call for the Science-Policy Platform to be free from political, commercial, or economic interests.
На протяжении всей своей жизни мужчины и женщины подвергаются воздействию многочисленных вредных химических веществ. Но химические вещества в организме женщины могут передаваться через плаценту во время вынашивания плода и через грудное молоко новорожденному ребенку.
A summary report by HEJSupport compares findings from Ukraine and Kazakhstan with data from Brazil
Most Canadians have no idea they probably have PFAS chemicals (Per- and Polyfluoroalkly Substances) in their bodies, nor understand how they got exposed.
It’s time to act now to collectively address the problem of plastic pollution crisis.
Более 200 организаций солидарны с мировым сообществом в призыве к принятию амбициозного и всеобъемлющего решения для борьбы с бедствием пластикового загрязнения.
The UN Human Rights Council passed the resolution that recognizes human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
The report by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics highlights the human rights implications of toxic additives in plastics and the life cycle stages of plastic, including the rights of women, children, workers, and indigenous peoples.
Policy measures and regulations are needed to give consumers access to reliable information that encourages them to keep products for longer.
It is not sufficient to simply focus on data collection by expanding the monitoring of PFAS in the environment – the efforts on PFAS must include a roadmap to move to informed substitution and innovation with safer products and chemicals.
Environmental groups are urging the government of Canada to defend listing #plastic as toxic and move ahead to implement the promised regulations.
Addressing chemical and waste pollution and human exposure is as important as combating the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity.
The second edition of HEJ!Youth’s international magazine focuses on a variety of issues related to chemicals exposure on women.
Toxic chemicals in toys can be released into the environment causing pollution and affecting health. Read more about challenges in disclosing chemicals of concern in toys and ways to improve transparency and regulations to ensure toys are safe for children and the environment.
HEJSupport new on-line information resource on sustainability related topics in the textile and fashion industry provides a platform for progressive voices willing to share their vision and ideas on different aspects of sustainability in the textile and garment industry.
In May 2021, HEJSupport was an invited scholar to speak at the Caribbean Poison Prevention Week webinar on “Gender and Chemicals”.
The first issue of HEJYouth’s international magazine focuses on the global plastic pollution crisis and what young people can do about it.
The new rules are light on measures to reduce plastics that end up in landfills, incinerators and the natural environment.
Further behavioral changes may be supported by increasing transparency and accountability in the fashion value chain, through more visible sustainability standards, consumer education and access to information.
NGOs believe strongly that Bill C-28 should advance to the House Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development for consideration this spring.
NGOs support the importance of implementing risk mitigation and management actions aimed at reducing PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes waters, wildlife, and people.
We urge Canada to join the 138 countries calling for a global agreement on plastic pollution to be established at the UN Environment Assembly in February 2022.
Listing plastic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is an important step towards minimizing plastic’s threat and a strong signal to the plastic industry that the government is taking the plastic crisis seriously.
We urge Canada’s Standing Committee to include a focus on the impacts to health and environment associated with toxic chemicals used in the production of plastic and plastic products and those associated with the management of such plastics throughout the lifecycle of plastics.
The negotiations of US-Canada arrangement was not released for public review and therefore substantial matters including the definition of environmentally sound recycling was not reviewed.
Overview of the on-line discussion on the global sound management of chemicals and waste
The stakeholders should use the time between now and the face-to-face meetings to address gaps identified in the Global Chemical Outlook and the UNEP assessment report of Issues of Concern towards achieving the 2020 goal and contribute to the 2030 Agenda.
According to a 2019 study on the use of HHPs in Russia, there is an increasing trend in the use of chemical plant protection products in the country.
In the letter to the Canadian Ministry of Conservation, Environment, and Parks, NGOs note that due to the hazardous nature of the targeted materials and their potential for harm, ensuring effective Regulation for Hazardous and Special Products is critical.
In 2019 and 2020 NGOs from EECCA conducted a detailed study of the use of HHPs in their countries More than 30 HHPs from PAN HHPs list are applied in each EECCA country that participated in the study.
СПМРХВ является важной международной основой для продвижения и достижения целей химической безопасности. Узнайте о том, как сделать более дееспособный СПМРХВ, который получит надлежащий политический приоритет и адекватные ресурсы.
Consumers deserve to be told the truth. There is a need for mandatory full disclosure of the presence of toxic substances in products
Почему вопрос электронных отходов продолжает оставаться глобальной проблемой, несмотря на международные усилия по ее разрешению? Каково ваше мнение по этому вопросу в качестве представителя гражданского
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.
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.
No system for collection and disposal of mercury-containing solid waste is in place in Kazkakhstan.
Every day Canada fails to act, another 7,900 tonnes of plastic waste end up in our landfills and environment.
The High Level Declaration should call on the entire United Nations system to make the Beyond 2020 framework central to their policies and programmes wherever it involves chemicals and waste.
With this course we hope to expand the discussion about the future of SAICM beyond 2020 and involve many people and organizations from around the world into the conversation.
HEJSupport cosigned a joint NGO letter to the Environment Ministers of the EU Member States urging them to take a decisive stand against plastic waste –hazardous to human health and the environment.
The NGO discussion paper recommends objectives to be included in the Canadian approach to plastic.
The absence of recognizing the impacts of toxic substances and additives found in recyclables undermines the circular economy framework on the safety of materials to be circulated through the system.
Prime Minister Trudeau, you have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end plastic pollution in Canada
HEJSupport, with other NGOs, express concern over a bilateral arrangement between Canada and the US regarding plastic waste.
This week, we expect the European Commission to present a truly transformative Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, driving the detoxification and decarbonisation
of our economies, while creating millions of secure jobs.
Even small amounts of toxic plastic chemical additives can result in cancers, damage to immune and reproductive systems, impaired intellectual functions, and/or developmental delays.
Olga Speranskaya, HEJSupport Co-Director, and Fé de Leon , CELA Researcher and Paralegal write to the Plastics and Waste Management Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Canada to support strong measures on plastic waste management and outline actions needed to address plastic waste in Canada.
Can I recycle this? A global mapping and assessment of standards, labels, and claims on plastic packaging
If sustainability at all levels of the fashion industry is both regulated and rewarded, the shift toward a circular economy devoid of dependence on carbon emissions will become intuitive.
Microplastics account for approximately 40% of all plastic that ends up in the ocean.
For decades, consumers have been led to believe that recycling is the solution to all of our waste woes, but the truth is recycling systems were never designed to manage the volume and complexity of materials on the market.
Incineration, energy-from-waste, and other forms of thermal treatment should be not allowed when recycling is possible. Hazardous materials should be banned from disposal in non-hazardous waste landfills.
Compliance to Basel Convention amendments on plastics and “no consensus” under OECD WG key contributing factors
Mercury poisoning and exposure to children and youth is a very crucial problem which needs to be heard by everybody. Do you know what you can do to make a differece?
On June 17, 2020 HEJSupport held a webinar on the topic of women and mercury. HEJSupport brought together internationally recognized experts to share new approaches to minimize mercury exposure and highlight the needs and voices of women.
The process of environmental decision-making in the time of COVID-19 pandemic has changed significantly. This impacts the way countries collaborate to address numerous issues including those related to sound chemicals and waste management.
The impacts of PBDEs to health and the environment will continue to be of global concern with several Parties to the Stockholm Convention that have not withdrawn their need for the exemption.
The COVID-19 crisis is exposing global inequalities in the fashion industry, as international corporations have moved to cancel orders already in production.
All clothing production adversely affects the environment in some way, but there are brands working to make the transition to sustainable fashion.
Canada has no longer required the toxic recycling exemption for tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether, hexabromodiphenyl ether, and heptabromodiphenyl ether listed in the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutant.
Concerted efforts by advocates and consumers are needed to push textile and fashion corporations toward environmental responsibility, from production to disposal.
Watch a new video from HEJYouth team to learn more!
While toxic chemicals may negatively affect the health of all people, certain populations are particularly vulnerable to the potentially adverse impacts resulting from unregulated chemicals. These include groups such as undocumented workers, who may be disproportionately exposed to these unsafe substances, and women, who tend to be more vulnerable to biological disruption.
Engaging in sustainable shopping practices and choosing environmentally-responsible brands can further progress the industry as companies begin to realize that sustainability can be good for business.
It appears as though tthe advocacy efforts may be paying off, as experts within the packaging industry are finally responding to consumer concerns.
The Assessment confirms that larger plastic items like bags and straws can physically harm animals and negatively affect their habitat. The report also highlights microplastic pollution, noting evidence of negative effects on animals and the environment and uncertainties regarding the potential for effects on humans.
Despite thousands of studies that highlight its health effects, the global BPA market continues to increase at about 3 percent per year and is projected to top seven million tons by the end of 2023.
“I think the public just isn’t aware of how much we’re failing to step up and do our bit to stop the pollution of the oceans and land with plastic,” said Kathleen Ruff, founder of the environmental group RightOnCanada.
Including plastics under CEPA is a precursor to a ban on specific polymers and certain single-use items .
Recycled plastics can contain some of the world’s most hazardous chemicals. It is time we put an end to this toxic policy.
How much do you know about endocrine disrupting chemicals? Do you have any particular concerns? Share your views by March 9th.
Everyone is aware of the negative impact that plastics can have on the environment and health, but few are concerned with the minutiae of the problem.
The UN resolution should be clear about the linkages between chemicals and other clusters, including gender, circular economy, climate, biodiversity. The resolution should also welcome the outcomes of ICCM5, be short, and concrete.
HEJSupport was among 15 NGOs and networks providing feedback on the draft amendment of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the listing of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds.
On the eve of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action HEJSupport Co-Director Olga Speranskaya speaks about lead poisoning through paints in Europe.
The Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) and HEJSupport
are pleased to see that the Ontario Government is moving forward quickly on electronic waste and batteries under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.
HEJSupport and 10 more NGOs from 6 countries prepared a submission to SAICM Secretariat based on two questions.
Read our new article about sustainable textiles and the demand of consumers. The textiles industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Its supply-chain includes agriculture, manufacturing, processing, fabric care, use, recycling and disposal. Nearly all countries are involved in the textile industry though the actual involvement can vary from textile and product design and development of manufacturing technologies, to actual production and shipping to numerous locations. However all countries face the growing problem of textile waste management directly linked to unsustainable textile production and use.
On June 10, HEJSupport and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) met with representatives of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to discuss important issues on measures to address toxic chemicals in plastic waste and recycled consumer products.
It is assumed that personal care products are designed not only to simplify the life of a modern woman, but also to protect them against external pollution, hinder the development of bacteria, and generally stand guard over women’s health. However, in practice this is far from the case.
The growing levels of plastic litter impacts the life of local communities by putting the biodiversity, ecosystems, fisheries, tourism and people’s health at risk, with women and children affected the most.
Gender equality is a basic human rights and development issue as underlined in a number of international and regional human rights instruments. The course will help you better understand the global international frameworks related to gender and environment, including the link between gender, biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, international waters, and chemicals and waste.
HEJSupport and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) have appealed to Environment and Climate Change Canada with a call to withdraw Canada’s recycling exemptions for some flame retardants.
HEJSupport is happy to announce a new project on toxic chemicals, health, and plastic pollution. The project entitled “Plastic and Toxic Free Period” is supported by Funding for Social Change Ltd and is part of a broad initiative on plastic and toxic free disposable and reusable menstrual products involving Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), Women’s Environmental Network (WEN), Environmenstrual Coalition and many others.
HEJSupport, Arnika, IPEN, EEB, HEAL, CIEL, WECF, Ecologistas en Action wrote a letter to Mr. Juergen Helbig, the European Commission with the request to withdraw EU’s recycling exemptions under the Stockholm Convention for materials such as plastics and foam containing the persistent organic pollutants used as flame retardant chemicals.
HEJSupport joined the Canadian Environmental Law Association, Toronto Environmental Alliance, Citizens’ Network on Waste Management, Citizens Environment Alliance, Grand River Environmental Network, and Environment Hamilton in objecting “thermal treatment” as the primary means to reduce waste volumes going to landfill.
Canadian consumers should be able to purchase products made of recycled materials without having to worry that they contain substances that are globally banned.
HEJSupport, IPEN, CELA, Arnika urge immediate action by Canada to withdraw recycling exemption for toxic flame retardants under the Stockholm Convention
HEJSupport participated in the meeting with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Health Canada (HC) and Canadian environmental and health NGOs to discuss elements proposed for enhanced NGO engagement.
HEJSupport published a new fact sheet based on the findings of a small survey among women in Canada. We asked them about their purchase patters when buying feminine hygiene products.
This International Women’s Day HEJSupport calls on people around the world to show support and commitment to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5) to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
HEJSupport, the Toronto Environmental Alliance, Canadian Environmental Law Association and Citizens’ Network on Waste Management submitted joint comments to new regulations to safely manage WEEE and batteries
HEJSupport is among Canadian and international NGOs which request Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resolve the problem of illegal waste dumping in the Philippines
The story behind the interview: The 103 shipping containers of mixed garbage from Canada, wrongly declared as scrap plastics for recycling, were exported and dumped in the Philippines five years ago.
NGOs urge the Canadian government to improve on sound e-waste management by ratifing the Basel amendment and support the Norwegian proposal on plastic waste.
In a joint letter NGOs urge Canada to advance its work on plastic pollution by supporting Norway’s proposal.
November 28, 2018 – A national Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste was presented jointly by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) at a multistakeholder workshop on Canadian chemicals management plan in Ottawa. The vision of the Strategy is to keep all plastics in the economy.
HEJSupport is happy to share the link to the article published on the UN Environment website during the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The article is an interview with Olga Speranskaya, HEISupport Co-director that was prepared by the UNEP Europe Office and launched on the 27th of October.