Environmental Group Warns of E-Waste Shipments to Philippines

An environmental coalition has raised concerns about alleged electronic waste shipments from the United States to the Subic Bay Freeport, suggesting they exploit legal loopholes and violate the Philippines' obligations under the Basel Convention.

30 Jun, 04:40 — 30 Jun, 04:40

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Group says ‘e-waste’ shipments in Subic expose legal loophole

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — An environmental coalition has warned that alleged shipments of electronic waste (e-waste) from the United States to this free port could violate the Philippines’ obligations under the Basel Convention by exploiting a legal loophole covering recyclable materials. The Environmental Task Force Against Illegal E-Waste Imports to the Philippines (END E-WASTE

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Environmental Group Warns of E-Waste Shipments to Philippines

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