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Journal Article
Transboundary Trade in Plastic Waste and Environmental Concerns: A Case Study from Thailand
2025
Overview
Thailand has ratified the Basel Convention and is adhering to its restrictions on the importation of plastic scrap. The Thai government has enforced limitations to decrease the influx of plastic scrap imports, thereby protecting the ecosystem. However, Thailand has emerged as a prominent global hub for the export of plastic waste due to its tax-free zone plastic recycling programs and China’s ban on such imports in 2018. Thailand’s importation of plastic waste for recycling has caused worries due to the accumulation of plastic garbage in the environment. Plastic can be found in seafood, drinking water, rivers, sediments, and wastewater treatment facilities. Thailand is becoming more cautious about importing plastic scraps for recycling due to concerns over the health hazards associated with contaminated plastic. The importation of plastic can significantly impact those engaged in the collection and trade of plastic scrap. Consequently, there are discrepancies in both company operations and plastic management. The ban on plastic scrap imports in Thailand set for 2025 is expected to reduce environmental and human health issues; however, it may also impact the plastic recycling industries and economies both regionally and globally. To address the issue of plastic waste infiltrating the global environment, all nations need to work together at both the regional and global levels to establish effective plastic waste management practices, avoiding the practice of transferring plastic waste to other countries.
