Germany largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, analysis finds
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 10:38 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Germany sent over 810,000 tonnes of plastic waste abroad in 2025, with the UK close behind at 675,000 tonnes. The waste was mainly exported to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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