Acknowledgments
The author is very grateul to the ollowing individuals or theinormation they shared or their insight on the study: Michael Bendero Mercury Policy Project, Peter Maxson o Concorde East/West Sprl,Elena Lymberidi-Settimo o the European Environment Bureau,Alexander Baart o K+S Entsorgung GmbH, Dennis Lynch o the USDeense National Stockpile Center, Thomas Baart o GRS, MannyCalonzo o EcoWaste Coalition, and Faye Ferrer o Health Care WithoutHarm Southeast Asia. The author would also like to extend his gratitude to the PhilippineDepartment o Environment and Natural Resources, particularly toBeng Pausing, Geri Sañez, Angie Bravante, and Leah Becina or theirtime and assistance.Lastly, or their support in various capacities, the author would liketo thank Tanya Conlu, Jun Salaveria, Charlie the Van Driver, JosephManalo, and Raven Gutierrez.
Financial Support
The study was made possible through the generous support by theFederal Oce or the Environment o the Government o Switzerland(FOEN) and by the Takagi Fund or Citizen Science (TFCS)
Photo Credits
Many thanks to Gigie Cruz, K+S Entsorgung GmbH, and the USDeense National Stockpiles Center or the images that theygraciously allowed the study to use. Their respective photos arecredited individually throughout the report.
Disclaimer
The study has been researched and prepared by Richard Gutierrez, JD,Ll.M., Executive Director o Ban Toxics!, with all reasonable care anddue diligence. Copyright rights are owned by Ban Toxics! The studydoes not necessarily reect the views o FOEN and TFCS, and theauthor is entirely responsible or its accuracy. Any third party who relyon inormation contained in this report, or their own interpretationthereo, do so at their own risk.
Photo: Gigie Cruz
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