Recycled waste to Asia

5.7.2018

Question for written answer E-003700-18
to the Commission
Rule 130
William (The Earl of) Dartmouth (EFDD)

The EU sends recycled waste to Asia to take advantage of poorly enforced environmental regulations.

Can the Commission advise what percentage of waste shipped to Asian countries is actually recycled by EU Member States?

Which EU Member States send ‘recycled’ waste to Asia?

To which countries in Asia is the waste sent?