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Reforming Plastic Waste in Southeast Asia

Reforming Plastic Waste in Southeast Asia

by David Evans | Asia, Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Impact Economy, Intrapreneur, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change

Half of the top ten offenders for releasing plastic waste into the ocean are countries in Southeast Asia. Another three — China, India, and Bangladesh — are just outside of this region. Part of the problem is their proximity to the ocean, but equally important is...