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EarthWeb.info

A web·guide to the glocal environment

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♻︎ Pollution, recycling, wastes & toxics hub >

Contents:

   · Asbestos

     ⇒ e-waste

       · Lead

         · Leather

           ⇒ Light & noise

             · Mercury

               · Pesticides

                 ⇒ Plastics

                   ⇒ Textiles, apparel, clothing & fashion

Also see:

     · Nitrogen & phosphorous aquatic pollution can be found at Dead zones, eutrophication, hypoxia & nutrient overload

Asbestos

Asbestos.com

     · Asbestos exposure

     · "Since 2006, The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has been helping connect people impacted by

       mesothelioma and asbestos exposure with reliable information, world-class treatment, legal services,

       and so much more.”


Lead

Lead @ WHO

Lead campaign @ PCFV


Leather

Leather Working Group (LWG)


Mercury

UN Minamata Convention on Mercury


Pesticides

Pesticide Action Network

     International

     Europe

     North America

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) [USA]

Pesticide Info database

Pesticide National Synthesis Project [USA]


Specific pollutants & materials

This page provides information on particular contaminants, pollutants and other materials.

For general information on toxic substances, pesticides & CWM (chemicals & waste management), start at:

Hazardous materials, toxics, pollution, wastes, trade & flows