Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

submitted by schizoidman to europe 40 points | 9 comments https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/30/germany-largest-exporter-plastic-waste-2025 > Much of the waste was sent to Turkey, followed by Malaysia, with Indonesia also a regular destination. Investigations have repeatedly linked the plastic recycling industry in these countries to environmental damage, illegal dumping and burning, and labour abuses.