Incineration and POPs Release in South Africa

Incineration and POPs releases in South Africa.

This research study explored proposed activities in South Africa that will potentially result in the release of POPs into the environment. Such activities include incineration of hazardous waste and medical waste. The study examined specific facilities; the history of incinerator and cement kiln use in South Africa; how these activities generate POPs; environmental, socioeconomic and health consequences; and alternative practices. This work aimed to produce information that would help feed into the South African National Implementation Plan under the Stockholm Convention.

Outputs:
Report: Incineration and POPs release in South Africa