Chiapa de Corzo Litter Snapshot
The City of Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas, Mexico) is located on the shore of the Grijalva River, upstream of the Sumidero Canyon National Park. The Chiquito River meanders through Chiapa de Corzo before it flows into the Grijalva River. In 2023, litter traps were installed and maintained at three locations in the Chiquito River over […]
Toronto Litter Snapshot
The City of Toronto (Ontario, Canada) is home to nearly 3 million people living near the shores of Lake Ontario. In 2023, litter traps were installed at three locations in the harbourfront and maintained over a period of five months. These trash capture devices intercepted floating litter and prevented it from flowing farther downstream. The […]
Quad Cities Litter Snapshot
The Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois are located along the banks of the Upper Mississippi River. In 2022, litter traps were installed and maintained at three locations in Davenport, Iowa over a period of four months. These in-stream devices intercepted floating litter and prevented it from flowing farther downstream. The goal? To stop litter […]
Burning Agricultural Waste: A Source of Dioxins
This outreach document is intended for policy makers in Mexico and the public in general. It provides general information on agricultural wastes burning as a source of dioxins and other pollutants, as well as recommendations on controls and alternatives to this waste burning.