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Tons of UK plastic waste illegally dumped and burned in Turkey: report

July 13, 2022

Thousands of tons of UK plastic are being illegally dumped and burned in Turkey, sparking environmental and health fears for those living nearby, according...

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Turkey bans import of polymer waste amid public outrage

May 19, 2021

Turkey on Tuesday banned the import of polymer waste such as plastic bags and styrofoam cups following a public outcry over images of trash...

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Plastic waste from the UK, Germany illegally dumped in Turkey: Greenpeace

May 17, 2021

The results of a Greenpeace investigation released on Monday revealed plastic waste from the UK and Germany are being illegally dumped and burned across...