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Chemicals and Waste

Definition(s)

Practices that reduce the amount of waste generated by a specific source through the redesigning of products or patterns of production or consumption. (Source: GEMET/TOE)

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French
prévention de la production de déchets
Russian
предотвращение образования отходов
Spanish
prevención de la producción de desechos
Arabic
منع إنتاج النفايات

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Waste prevention

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with Waste prevention. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Basel Convention
United Nations Environment Assembly