Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.

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Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20250626132109/https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-06-26/malaysia-bans-us-plastic-waste-what-will-california-do

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  • KyuubiNoKitsune@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    17 hours ago

    The argument against glass is the weight. It increases CO2 emissions from the transportation.

    Waxed paper and cardboard seem like good options for non liquids.

    I feel like refillable bottles would be amazing for stuff that doesn’t perish.