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Chemicals and Waste

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Any process or combination of processes that changes the chemical, physical or biological composition or character of any waste or reduces or removes its harmful properties or characteristics for any purpose. (Source: HMD)

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French
traitement des déchets
Russian
переработка отходов
Spanish
tratamiento de residuos
Arabic
معالجة المخلفات

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Waste treatment

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Basel Convention
Minamata Convention on Mercury