"Because of the plastic waste, now we can't get any watercress to eat. The ban was imposed after China stopped accepting foreign plastic waste in 2018. According to United Nations Comtrade data, most of Myanmar's plastic waste imports come from Thailand. Locals in Shwepyithar told AFP that much of the waste dumped in their neighbourhood came from recycling factories in a nearby industrial zone. "I know it's not good for the long term," she told AFP, requesting anonymity to speak about the sensitive issues.

Source: The Star October 14, 2023 10:29 UTC