Скачать или смотреть Labanchora, Khulna Lead Remediation Project of Pure Earth Bangladesh

A successful remediation initiative in Labanchora, Khulna, transformed a former used lead-acid battery recycling and smelting site near the SSR School from a serious public health hazard into a safer environment. The project was implemented by Pure Earth Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Khulna University, and funding from the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM).

Extensive assessments confirmed dangerous lead contamination affecting soil, buildings, roads, and play areas, placing children and nearby residents at high risk. Through systematic cleanup, removal of contaminated materials, safe disposal of waste, and restoration with clean soil and sand, lead levels were reduced to below international safety standards.

This effort helps protect children’s health, learning ability, and long-term development, allowing them to grow up in a lead-free environment while setting a model for future lead risk-mitigation projects.

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