The European Union has reached an agreement to ban exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries, with the decision set to take effect from mid-2026, pending formal approval by the European Council and Parliament. The ban would last five years, after which importing countries could petition the commission to lift it, while some researchers warn waste may shift to OECD countries such as Turkey.
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The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement to ban the plastic waste export to non-OECD countries.
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This development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts in Nairobi, Kenya, where discussions are underway to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution.
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