Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

Category : Plastic pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-05-04 06:52:58

Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025 and sent more than 810,000 tonnes abroad, according to analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/30/germany-largest-exporter-plastic-waste-2025