Campaigning against hazardous waste disposal

Lobbying for safe disposal of toxic wastes

Description

Campaigning against hazardous waste disposal involves mobilizing public awareness, advocacy, and direct action to prevent the unsafe handling, dumping, or incineration of toxic materials. The strategy focuses on pressuring authorities and industries to adopt safer waste management practices, enforce regulations, and remediate contaminated sites. It seeks to protect communities and ecosystems from health and environmental risks by promoting transparency, accountability, and the adoption of sustainable alternatives for hazardous waste treatment and disposal.

Implementation

An incinerator was planned for the Pacific Coast of El Salvador which would generate electricity by burning imported used tyres. A campaign and demonstration called attention to the health and environmental hazards of the proposed plant. The government abandoned the project.