China ban disrupts rubbish removal and fills warehouses

Australia's recycling industry is feeling the impact of China's ban on a range of imported recyclable rubbish, with industry leaders warning they cannot keep collecting recycling if there's nowhere for it to go.

Plastic bottles are processed in China

Businesses say China's foreign waste ban will encourage the domestic recycling industry to become more efficient Source: SBS News


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