Basel changes may have ‘bigger impact’ than China ban

The move last week by 187 governments to alter a global waste treaty will mean further uncertainty for U.S. scrap plastic exports.

Major plastics-related changes to the Basel Convention, first proposed by the government of Norway last year, were approved by all countries that have ratified and are party to the treaty. The changes take effect Jan. 1, 2021.

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