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UNODC report: illegal waste flows harm health, environment and economies in low‑income countries
United Nations Spokesperson Briefing · February 25, 2026
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Summary
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime released an analysis showing illegal waste trafficking — including plastics and e‑waste — moves from high‑ to low‑income regions, driven by organized‑crime, corporate involvement, weak laws and low penalties, the briefing said.
During the Feb. 26 United Nations press briefing, the spokesperson highlighted a new analysis from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime showing that illegal waste flows cause economic, public‑health and environmental damage, particularly in…
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