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  2. Campaigning against hazardous waste disposal

Campaigning against hazardous waste disposal

  • Lobbying for safe disposal of toxic wastes

Implementation

An incinerator was planned for the Pacific Coast of El Salvador which would generate electricity by burning imported used tyres. A campaign and demonstration called attention to the health and environmental hazards of the proposed plant. The government abandoned the project.

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Problem

Hazardous wastes
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Value

Wastage
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Unsafe
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Toxicity
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Hazard
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean EnergySustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
  • Communication » Influencing
  • Societal problems » Safety
  • Societal problems » Hazards
  • Societal problems » Waste
  • Societal problems » Poison
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024