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Scrapping the scrap: China waste import ban and the impact on polyolefins
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In 2017 China announced its intention to ban the import of plastic waste, which included polyolefins waste, through the "Sword Action" initiative. The ban came into effect in January 2018, and has been a major event for the polyolefins industry. This insight looks at the potential impact of the ban on the industry.
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