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Why are wealthy nations having their waste sent back to them?

A ship leaves port in the Philippines to return waste to Canada.

A ship leaves port in the Philippines to return waste to Canada. Source: AAP

A growing number of countries are demanding others stop sending them their recycling waste, forcing Australia to take a look inside its own bins.



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