UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation has linked plastic waste exported from the UK to severe pollution in Turkey's agricultural heartland. The findings raise concerns about 'waste colonialism' and the environmental impact of international recycling supply chains.
Plastic bottles and containers are seen in a domestic recycling bin in Manchester. Plastic bottles and containers are seen in a domestic recycling bin in Manchester. Seascape: the state of our oceans Plastics UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste
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