Malaysia to send up to 100 tonnes of plastic waste back to Australia

The Malaysian government will send back up to 100 tonnes of Australian plastic waste because it was too contaminated to recycle, but will not yet name the companies responsible. Since then, waste management companies have found new markets in other countries, many in south-east Asia. “It is unethical for Australia to send its non-recyclable, residual waste … to be burnt in cement kilns in other countries, effectively escaping Australian regulatory responsibility,” she said.

Source: www.theguardian.com