Philippine environmental groups warn of legal loophole in alleged US e-waste shipments
A Philippine environmental coalition has warned that alleged shipments of electronic waste (e-waste) from the United States to the Subic Freeport could violate the country's obligations under the Basel Convention by exploiting a legal loophole for recyclable materials. While authorities claim the materials are "raw materials for recycling," the groups emphasize regulations for hazardous waste.
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