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Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows
When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop expo…
Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated June 3, 2026
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When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia.
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