Investigation reveals UK "recycling" being illegally dumped in India

James S Murray
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In the wake of the eWaste scandal, fresh evidence emerges that waste intended for recycling is also being illegally shipped to the developing world

The Environment Agency, the UK recycling sector and local councils will all be bracing themselves for a fresh round of criticism ahead of the broadcast tonight of a major investigation by ITV's Tonight...

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