The arrival of garbage from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka a year ago is a stark reminder of the global waste trade’s darker side. The exporter, Vengaads Limited, is just one example of how wealthy nations offload their refuse onto developing countries. Environmental activists say this practice violates international agreements and exploits weaker regulations. Sri Lanka now faces the challenge of dealing with the imported waste while pushing for stronger global enforcement. The incident has sparked calls for the UK to take responsibility and for Sri Lanka to assert its sovereignty.
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