Where are POPs found?
POPs can be found in many household and consumer products, waste disposal facilities and even in the food we consume. POPs exposure can cause a variety of medical issues such as increased cancer risk, reproductive disorders compromised immune system function and birth defects.
UPOPs Reduction through improved landfill management
Characteristics of POPs
1
Persistent
Because they are resistant to destruction and degradation, POPs chemicals can endure for an astounding length of time.
2
Toxic
POPs are toxic and can cause various problems for the environment and human health. Plants, humans and animals can be affected by long-term or high-level exposure.
3
Bioaccumulative
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are attracted to fat. As a result, they tend to build up in the fatty tissue of humans, as well as in the liver and kidneys.
4
Long-range Dispersion
POPs are a group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to breakdown in the environment. They can persist for decades in soil, water, and air.