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 · 4 pts · 1y
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 pts · 1y
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.
Klause@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 1y
How does that compare to pre/post covid percentages?