Comparative Regulatory Review: Assessment of Regulations on ULAB in Bangladesh and Recommendations for Legislation

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dc.contributor.authorEnvironment and Social Development Organization
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.coverage.spatialBangladesh
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-15T16:12:39Z
dc.date.available2021-06-15T16:12:39Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionThis report assesses the environmental policies, management practices, and significant challenges regarding the recycling and disposal of used lead-acid batteries within Bangladesh. It examines the country's existing regulatory framework, noting that while hazardous waste laws and international conventions exist, enforcement remains inadequate to prevent widespread soil and water contamination. The scope highlights that informal sector recycling practices pose severe public health risks, particularly through child exposure and toxic emissions. Through a comparative review of global management strategies, the document identifies critical policy gaps and weak institutional oversight. Ultimately, the analysis presents findings on the urgent need for comprehensive regulations, extended producer responsibility, and environmentally sound infrastructure to mitigate heavy metal pollution effectively.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/36330
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number30 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectlead
dc.subjectlead contamination
dc.subjectbattery
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectlegislation
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.titleComparative Regulatory Review: Assessment of Regulations on ULAB in Bangladesh and Recommendations for Legislationen
dc.typeTechnical report

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