Thailand has banned imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution, marking a significant shift from being a leading importer since 2018.
Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand imported over 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste, often leading to poor handling and burning instead of recycling.
Activists have long pressured Thailand to ban plastic waste imports, intensifying their efforts during the 2019 ASEAN summit to address environmental concerns.
Western nations opt to export plastic waste to Thailand and other developing countries due to lower processing costs, shifting the burden of waste management.
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