Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
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)
Hierarchy
Broader: waste management
Narrower: biodegradationwaste incineration
In other languages
French
traitement des déchets
Russian
переработка отходов
Spanish
tratamiento de residuos
Chinese, Simplified
废料处理
Arabic
معالجة المخلفات
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with waste treatment
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Basel Convention | 1 article or paragraph2 documents |
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Stockholm Convention | 3 documents |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 document |