Environmental Studies and Forestry

Economic viability requires higher recycling rates for imported plastic waste than expected

K. Li, H. Ward, et al.

This groundbreaking study reveals that to financially break even on imported plastic waste, at least 63% must be recycled—far exceeding the mere 23% domestic recycling rate. Conducted by Kai Li, Hauke Ward, Hai Xiang Lin, and Arnold Tukker, this research sheds light on the often-misunderstood global trade of recycled plastics and its environmental impact.

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