Hazardous Waste

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Everything related to the work on hazardous waste within ACAP's Expert Group on Waste

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    Solid Waste Assessment of Remote Arctic Communities: US Report 2022 Scoping Results
    (2025-05-12) Aleut International Association (AIA); ACAP/SDWG
    In a pre-project scoping effort, AIA surveyed small Arctic communities (less than 1,500 people), which are isolated for part of the year and face logistical or affordability challenges in waste management. The survey identified the top five challenges these communities face, as well as most helpful actions to address these challenges.
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    A Scoping Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Small and Remote Arctic Communities
    (2025-05-12) Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP)
    This report discusses the unique context of waste management in the Arctic by sharing challenges, opportunities, best practices, and case studies from the region. Information in this report was gathered via a review of scientific literature, online searches, and talks with experts and local and Indigenous Knowledge holders. The focus of this report is on remote and Indigenous Peoples communities, which are often short on resources to manage solid waste.
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    AFFF Phase Out in the Arctic: Transition Manual
    (ACS, 2023-10-20)
    The majority of modern firefighting foams contain PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated substances). There are increasing global concerns related to the long-term health and persistent environmental effects of all PFAS compounds. Several studies have shown that there are links between two of the most widely used in firefighting foams, PFOA and PFOS, and several health effects, including cancers, raised cholesterol levels, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, and pregnancy induced hypertension. This manual addresses changes required to transition to PFAS free foam related to system effectiveness and its contribution to Fire Hazard Management. However, it does not address health related issues from exposure to earlier foam types.