What are POPs?
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    POPs Chemicals:
  • Aldrin and Dieldrin
  • Endrin
  • Chlordane
  • DDT
  • Heptachlor
  • Hexachlorobenzene
  • Mirex
  • Toxaphene
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  • Dioxins and Furans

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  • Structural and Operational Measures: Alternatives

    Information on POPs alternatives and approaches to replace and/or reduce the releases of POPs chemicals. Visit the POPs web site where it is possible to consult the database on POPs alternatives divided by sector such as aquaculture, agriculture and other activities. It should be noted that not only chemical substitutes but also biological, environmental and other alternative approaches are covered.

    Experts on POPs alternatives. Visit the POPs web site to consult the database on Experts on POPs alternatives.

    Uses of and Alternatives to POPs pesticides & Activities aiming at the promotion of alternatives to POPs pesticides. Presentation (ppt file).

    FOOD for a Healthy Planet
    UNEP/UNIDO's new joint web-portal highlighting methyl bromide alternatives


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