I talked with a friend about that trash from Europe and the US (some say developed countries…) was just sold to Asian countries(people say developing countries…) because it’s cheaper than recycling the waste domestically. I’ve never heard this before and then I researched a little bit and found some sources regarding the topic. Couldn’t believe it at first.
Some Sources:
Malaysia to send back imported plastic waste: ‘We cannot be bullied’
Why The World Sends Its Plastic Trash To Malaysia - Cheddar Explores
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/28/treated-like-trash-south-east-asia-vows-to-return-mountains-of-rubbish-from-west
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/germany-recycling-reality_n_5d30fccbe4b004b6adad52f8
- https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/03/heres-why-america-is-dumping-its-trash-in-poorer-countries/