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EU's plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar: report (e.vnexpress.net)

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Data from the Statistical Office of the EU (Eurostat) showed that the amount of plastic waste from this bloc to Malaysia last year increased by 35% compared to 2022. The EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of paper, plastic, and glass to other countries in 2023, up 34% from the year before, of which over a fifth of its destined for dumps in Malaysia.

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[–] JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

As a SEAsian I'm disgusted that were still seen as a dumping ground for first world nations. Moreso that our govts continue to support this practice to enrich themselves.

[–] suzune@ani.social 2 points 1 month ago

The countries in the EU have a recycling system. That's why it would be a waste of money to export plastic.

There is one exception: it's when someone pays for the plastic waste.