Turkey's plastic waste imports rise, testing recycling and climate goals

[Attaqa] Turkey's plastic waste sector faces recycling challenges with significant climate implications as the country's imports of such waste increase, according to Attaqa. The report said Turkey is the main destination for plastic waste exports from Europe and is set to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026. It said the European Union and the United Kingdom sent large volumes of plastic waste to Turkey last year, without giving a specific figure in the summary.