Plastic waste dumpsite discovered in Penang
China banned the imports of plastic waste and other recyclables in 2018 but other countries quickly filled in the gap, including Malaysia. – EPA pic, March 20, 2019.
EFFORTS to stamp out illegal plastic waste dumpsites and factories appear futile as new ones sprout up just as quickly, reportsEffective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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