A Study on Waste Incineration Activities in Nairobi that Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF FIGURESV

LIST OF TABLES .V

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS. VI

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

INTRODUCTION. 2

Background . 2

Burning and POPs Generation 3

Objectives of Study . 4

Significance of Study. 5

METHODOLOGY 5

Scope of the Study. 5

Preparation for the Study 6

Locations of Interest . 6

AREA OF STUDY. 6

LITERATURE REVIEW 7

Health Effects 8

Environmental and Socio-economic Effects . 8

Other Pollutants from Incineration 9

Public Opposition to Incineration . 10

Kenya Eggs Study . 10

STUDY FINDINGS 11

Basic Findings 11

General Findings. 12

CHALLENGES TO THE STOCKHOLM CONVENTION: RESPONSIBLE PARTIES - KENYA. 15

POPs and Scientific Development . 15

POPs and Less Organized Countries 15

The Environment and Economy 17

ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES . 17

Alternative Technologies for Hazardous Waste Treatment . 17

RECOMMENDATIONS. 19

CONCLUSION 21

ANNEX 1: MAPS 24

ANNEX 2: PLATES 26