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The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.

July 1, 2025

Features Kate O'Neill, professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management.

The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/climate/plastic-recycling-malaysia-import-ban…