The caselet discusses the hazards of increasing industrial wastes and the need to curb global environmental pollution levels. It pays special attention to the increasing pollution levels along the US-Mexican border caused by the concentration of industries just inside the border (Maquiladoras) in Mexico and the negligent enforcement of environmental laws. It also focuses on the Basel Convention, which is aimed at reducing the risks posed to human health and the environment due to improper management of wastes and pollutants
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Case code: CLIBE033
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