In 2017, 1367 million kg of plastic waste was generated in the Netherlands. Additionally, the country imported 623 million kg of plastic waste. Of at least 423 million kg of imported plastic waste, it remains unclear what happens to it after import.
In 2017, 1367 million kg of plastic waste was generated in the Netherlands. Additionally, the country imported 623 million kg of plastic waste. Of at least 423 million kg of imported plastic waste, it remains unclear what happens to it after import. Several hundred million kg of Dutch plastic waste remain off the radar. That applies to both plastic waste within the Netherlands and Dutch plastic waste that is exported to other countries. Researchers from Utrecht University and other organisations report this finding after mapping waste streams in the Netherlands. They call for better tracking of waste streams to curb global plastic pollution.
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