Today, the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, Rethink Plastic alliance, Environmental Investigation Agency, Eko, and WeMove have published the results of their joint petition urging the European Union to ban plastic waste exports to both non-OECD and OECD countries.

Over 180,000 individuals have lent their voices to support this call for an EU plastic waste export ban, to end the unethical and exploitative practice of the EU's current plastic waste trade.

Plastic waste shipments are particularly problematic, as such recipient countries have implemented import restrictions, bans, and protective measures. However, EU plastic waste exports continue to be illicitly and legally shipped, burned, dumped, or overwhelm domestic recycling capacity in recipient countries. This persistent practice leads to significant health concerns, particularly for workers and local communities, while also causing harm to the environment.

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Over 180,000 individuals have lent their voices to support this call for an EU plastic waste export ban, to end the unethical and exploitative practice of the