Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2021
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
8 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Papua New Guinea
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
44374Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Waste management - Asbestos & Healthcare waste - Papua New Guinea
Waste Minimization - Refuse and refuse disposal - Papua New Guinea
Abstract
Hazardous waste management remains a challenge in Papua New Guinea (PNG) where exposure to toxic substance and chemicals have adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Increased exposure to hazardous waste in known to cause disease and create serious health problems. For many communities in PNG water resources can be contaminated by pollutants through poorly managed waste handling and disposal.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publication Year:
2021
Publication Place
Apia, Samoa
Physical Description:
8 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Papua New Guinea
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
44374 Record Created: 22-Nov-2021
Record Modified: 14-Feb-2022