ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International POPs Elimination Network

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of something called "POPs"? No, not lollipops, but "persistent organic pollutants". These are chemicals that are harmful to the environment and can stay in the air, water, and soil for a long time.

The International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) is a group of organizations all over the world that work together to get rid of these chemicals. They want to make sure that people and animals are not exposed to these harmful POPs.

IPEN works to identify where these POPs are being produced or used, and then works with governments and companies to find safer alternatives. They also do research to understand more about these chemicals and how they impact the environment and human health.

So, just like how you clean up your toys when you're done playing with them, IPEN helps clean up our planet from these harmful chemicals, so that we can all live healthier and happier lives.