hazardous waste

A chemical plant in North Carolina, Braven Environmental, mishandled hazardous waste for years before quietly shutting down. Questions remain about the cleanup of the site, which was previously promoted as a solution for plastic waste.

Hazardous waste from Neuquén’s oil industry in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta region increased by over 35% in a year, with treatment plants nearing capacity after handling more than one million cubic metres of waste. Drill-rock waste, referred to as 'cutting,' is highlighted as a significant contributor to the problem.

Britain's hazardous waste hotspot has seen a surge in illegal rubbish dumping, with 363 incidents of asbestos fly-tipping reported. The issue highlights growing concerns over unsafe waste disposal practices in the area.