US EditionMillions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India
- Millions of waste tyres from the UK are being sent to India, where they are being cooked in makeshift furnaces, causing health and environmental issues, as reported by the BBC.
- The UK exports about 50 million waste tyres each year, with around half going to India, where many end up in illegal pyrolysis plants, according to official figures.
- Environmental lawyers estimate that 70% of imported tyres are processed in dangerous conditions, resulting in local health problems, including respiratory issues, as claimed by Imperial College London scientists.
- The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs insists that there are strict controls against exporting waste tyres, amid claims that businesses prioritize profit over safe recycling practices.
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