BASEL CONVENTION

1. Where does the Convention Text mention the importance of waste reduction? Is this legally binding? 2. What wastes we would commonly include as "hazardous" are not covered by the Convention? 3. Waste 'R Us, a corporation in Party A to the Basel Convention wishes to export an Annex I-listed waste product to Party B. It obtains written authorization to do so from Bury It and Forget It, Inc., a waste processing company in Party B. Can Waste 'R Us legally proceed to export the waste? Why or why not? (Hint: see Articles 6 and 2.6) 4. Under the Basel Convention, what is the duty of an exporter of hazardous waste if the shipment is ultimately deemed to be illegal?s 5. The US, as a non-party to the Basel Convention, cannot export wastes, including plastic scrap to Parties, under the main terms of the Convention. However, there is a loophole. What is it