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Vietnam's growing plastic waste imports raise recycling concerns

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After China banned the import of unprocessed plastic waste in 2018, Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam have become major recipients.

After China banned the import of unprocessed plastic waste in 2018, Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam have become major recipients. (Photo: Kaustubh Thapa et al.)

The United Nations' Global Plastics Treaty is set to pass, expected to reshape everyday life and disrupt the global $38 billion plastic waste trade market. This is particularly relevant for Vietnam, which in recent years has become a major importer of plastic waste.

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