EU waste shipment revisions fall short by neglecting key distinctions
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Source: https://www.econotimes.com/EU-waste-shipment-revisions-fall-short-by-neglecting-key-distinctions-1625162
Author: EcoTimes
Due to the sheer size of its population and the advanced state of its development, the EU is a major producer of waste, particularly plastics and metals. Despite commanding a reputation as one of the most environmentally-friendly and forward-thinking forces in the world, the bloc still exports a significant proportion of its waste abroad for recycling, often to countries which do not have the resources, infrastructure, or enforcement systems in place to handle it appropriately.