Stop the POPS
Say no to Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a group of toxic chemicals that can survive for long periods of time in the environment. They can be found in homes, workplaces, agricultural products and even the very food we consume.
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.