SHAH ALAM, May 22 — The Selangor state government needs to emphasise the importance of regular inspections and assessment of the current operating facilities with legal permits in curbing imported plastic waste pollution.
The state government was also reminded of the dangers of plastic waste contamination claimed to be produced by several waste paper recycling plants currently operating in Kuala Langat. “We need to stop importing waste from other countries and focus on prioritising waste reduction, waste separation at source, safe recycling and composting organic waste, as well as building the institutional capacity to facilitate a safe, non-toxic circular economy led by the local recycling operators,” she said.
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