Burning exported plastic waste harms health in lower-income countries

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Burning exported plastic waste in lower-income countries significantly increases toxic air pollution, linked to severe health problems. A study found that after China stopped importing plastic waste, particulate matter pollution rose in Indonesia, correlating with increased mortality risks from respiratory diseases and cancer. Global plastic waste trade shifts and new regulations aim to curb pollution, but reducing plastic use and improving domestic recycling remain crucial solutions.


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