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Turkey: Plastic Recycling's Impact on Health

(Istanbul, September 22, 2022) - Plastic recycling in Turkey is harming the health of many people and degrading the environment for everyone, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

(Istanbul, September 22, 2022) – Plastics recycling in Turkey harms the health of many and worsens the environment for everyone, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

The 80-page report, 'It's as If They're Poisoning Us': The Health Impacts of Plastic Recycling in Turkey, documents the consequences of the Turkish government's ineffective response to the health and environmental impacts of plastic recycling on the right-wing Health. Air pollutants and toxins released during recycling affect workers, including children, and people living near recycling facilities.

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