Groups Call for End to E-Scrap Imports into the Philippines

Published: Jul 9, 2026 09:44

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nvironmental groups are calling for the Philippines to stop e-scrap imports after alleging that at least 234 containers of suspected e-waste were shipped from the United States to the country since March 2025. The issue highlights rising regulatory pressure on Southeast Asian imports of e-scrap and lower-quality secondary materials.

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