Countries agree on treaty to regulate trade in plastic waste

Under the amended Basel Convention, which regulates the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes, dirty plastic deemed unsuitable for recycling will be added to the list of waste subject to controls, requiring consent by importing countries prior to export.

Link:

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/05/f29164f1b687-countries-agree-on-treaty-to-regulate-trade-in-plastic-waste.html