The theme of this year’s conference is “Integrated
Management of Hazardous Waste: Cleaner Production
and Disposal”. More than 120 experts from 17 countries
have attended the conference. [More]
We,
the participants of the “10th Pacific Basin Conference
on Hazardous Waste,” recognize that this is the
fastest growing region in the world and that it
also generates the greatest amount of hazardous
waste. [More]
Those
elected were Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour from the
University of Alberta, Canada, Dr. Enri Damanhuri
from Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia and
Dr. Hiroshi Takatsuki [More]
As the 21st century unfolds, we begin to think about environmental
issues from a global rather than localized perspective. Most
of solid wastes in the world are disposed of at open dumping
sites and more likely burned openly. These practices create
environmental pollution and cause public health hazard. Each
country has accumulated its own valuable experiences to improve
waste management. In Japan, PCB, medical waste, and fly ash
are hazardous waste that needs to be controlled carefully. A
lot of research and development are conducted in the last several
years for its better management. It is worthwhile to share experiences
and to exchange information among us about waste management
policies, practices, research and development.
Mailing
Address *:
Pacific Basin Consortium On Hazardous Waste: Environmental
and Health Studies
c/o P.O. Box 336
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines 1101
Office
Address *:
Room 317 National Engineering Center (NEC)
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines 1101
