UN announces ozone-killing sprays now completely banned worldwide
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Consumers who want to be sure they are not buying aerosols that damage the ozone layer no longer need worry. Yesterday, the annual International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the United Nations announced that the ban on using materials harmful to the ozone layer is the first ecological treaty to be ratified by every country in the world.
The news came after the Pacific nation of Timor-Leste announced it had also ratified the treaty, known as the Montreal Protocol.
However, ozone-thinning materials can be found in some products in daily use. The Environmental Protection Ministry here still allows materials to be imported, among other uses, for cooling systems, to fill and inflate mattresses and as insulation.
Use of these materials is to be greatly reduced as well.
The UN's EnvironmentProgram announced yesterday that some 100 ozone-damaging materials have so far been banned from use.
However, ozone-thinning materials can be found in some products in daily use. The Environmental Protection Ministry here still allows materials to be imported, among other uses, for cooling systems, to fill and inflate mattresses and as insulation.
Use of these materials is to be greatly reduced as well.
The UN's EnvironmentProgram announced yesterday that some 100 ozone-damaging materials have so far been banned from use.