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Thailand Bans Plastic Waste Imports to Combat Pollution

1/14/2025

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Thailand is taking a bold stand against pollution by banning plastic waste imports starting January 1, 2025. Once a hub for over 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste from developed countries between 2018 and 2021, the nation is now prioritizing environmental health. Meanwhile, global efforts for a binding treaty on plastic pollution face hurdles as oil-rich nations resist production limits.

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Thailand is taking a bold stand against pollution by banning plastic waste imports starting January 1, 2025. Once a hub for over 1.1 million tonnes of plastic waste from developed countries between 2018 and 2021, the nation is now prioritizing environmental health. Meanwhile, global efforts for a binding treaty on plastic pollution face hurdles as oil-rich nations resist production limits.