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T1 Law Enforcement on Illegal Dumping and Illegal Treatment of Medical Waste in Japan
K1 medical waste
K1 Japan
K1 waste treatment
K1 waste management
YR 2021
FD 2021-11
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/39590
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/39590
NO In partnership with IETC, IGES Centre Collaborating with UNEP on Environmental Technologies (CCET) developed the present case study to demonstrate good practices in medical waste management in Japan, in which illegal dumping and improper treatment ofmedical waste have been reduced, which has in turn contributed to reduced levels of risk to human health and environmental pollution. Such outcome has been analysed in terms of aspects related to changes in legislation as well as other influencing factors, with a particular focus on enforcement approaches. In so doing, the intention is for the analysis and lessons learnt presented in this case study to help policy makers and practitioners in various countries and cities facing challenges in law enforcement to improve thesystems involved in medical waste management.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026