Sources and elimination Sources of POPs Since the first half of
the last century, POPs have been intentionally developed and
used in a wide range of products (e.g. pesticides, insecticides,
dielectric and hydraulic fluids in industrial machinery,
capacitors and transformers). They are unintentionally generated
in a wide range of processes involving combustion. The following
industrial processes are amongst those believed to be likely
sources: Backtracking route - Source of concern: - Food :
Fertilizers, pesticides, packaging, and food additives -
Clothing: Synthetic fibers, dyestuffs, textile auxiliaries -
Health: Phannaceuticals, disinfectants - Hygiene: Soaps,
detergents, cosmetics, insecticides - Shelter: Building and
finishing materials - Energy: Fuel, chemicals, water, recreation
Destroying/transforming stockpiles of POPs POPs are very toxic
chemicals that are harmful to living species. Therefore, POPs
stockpiles must be destroyed in a manner which does not further
degrade the environment by generating o