Recycling of used lead acid batteries
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life-cycle approach”, which involves strong
controls from the generation of a hazardous
waste to its storage, transport, treatment,
reuse, recycling, recovery and final disposal.
support to local champions as they strive to
solve specific, pollution-related problems in
their communities.
ILMC (The International Lead Management
Center)
2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 100
Research Triangle Park
NC27713 USA
Tel: ++1 919-287-1872
Fax: ++1 919-361-1957
Email: info@ilmc.org
Web: www.ilmc.org
International centre for advice on all aspects of
lead risk management
ILA (International Lead Association)
17A Welbeck Way
London W1G 9YJ
UK
Tel: +44(0)20 79356146
Fax: +44(0)20 74931555
Email: info@ila-lead.org
Web: www.ila-lead.org
Representation of the lead industry
Internet addresses
www.cwgnet.net
iwebsite of the Collaborative Working Group on Solid Waste Management in
Low- and Middle-Income Countries (the CWG). Has access to articles,
conference proceedings, networking information, and a working group on the
global informal sector in solid waste.
www.ilo.org
iwebsite of the International Labour Organization. The UN specialized agency
which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized
human and labour rights.
www.iswa.org
website of the International Solid Waste Management Association. ISWA
publishes Waste Management World, www.waste-management-world.com
www.worldbank.org/solid website of the World Bank. Contains, has a great deal of very good information
waste
on solid waste management in developing countries
This technical brief was updated by Sophie van den Berg, March 2009 for
Practical Action.
Ing. Sophie van den Berg MSc.
Partner in Development
Consultant Solid Waste Management & Recycling
http://www.partnerindevelopment.nl/
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The Schumacher Centre for Technology and Development
Bourton-on-Dunsmore
Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9QZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1926 634400
Fax: +44 (0)1926 634401
E-mail: inforserv@practicalaction.org.uk
Website: http://practicalaction.org/practicalanswers/
Practical Action is a development charity with a difference. We know the simplest ideas can have the
most profound, life-changing effect on poor people across the world. For over 40 years, we have been
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