The United States produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. About 90% of that waste ends up in landfills, is burned or is shipped overseas. In 2024, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than any other developing country. But in June, Malaysian leaders effectively banned future shipments. PBS News' John Yang sat down with Anja Brandon, director of plastics policy at Ocean Conservancy, for more. | PBS Ne
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The United States produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. About 90% of that waste ends up in landfills, is burned or is shipped overseas. In 2024, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than any other developing country. But in June, Malaysian leaders effectively banned future shipments. PBS News' John Yang sat down with Anja Brandon, director of plastics policy at Ocean Conservancy, for more. | PBS Ne
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