Indonesia is facing a growing dilemma over plastic waste. It is the world's second largest plastic waste polluter after China, and a growing importer from wealthier countries.
Local recycling of foreign and domestic plastic waste is a lucrative and fast-growing business, but the Indonesian authorities have pledged to step up the fight against plastic waste imports following a surge in shipments, matching a trend in other South-east Asian nations following a ban by China.
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