EU's plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar: report - VnExpress International
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Malaysia is the world’s second-largest dumping ground for plastic waste from the European Union (EU), undermining its government’s commitments to prevent the Southeast Asian nation from becoming a destination for detritus from around the world.

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.

  • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
    4·
    29 days ago

    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·
      29 days 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.