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Since 2019, the 191 countries that are party to an international agreement called the Basel Convention have agreed to classify mixed plastic trash as “hazardous waste.” This designation essentially ...

Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more ...

The western coast of Java in Indonesia is popular with surfers for its world-famous breaks. There’s a majestic underwater world to explore, too. But it’s impossible to surf or snorkel without running ...

A Lancashire-based waste operator and its director have been fined more than £142k for exporting contaminated plastic waste to Malaysia.

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's exports of recycled plastic have plunged by 70% in the past few months due to a shortage of materials needed for production since Jakarta tightened rules on imported ...