E-waste toxicity right under our noses


IF you smell something foul at night, then you could be near an illegal e-waste incinerator. Malaysia has become a hub for the illegal incineration of e-waste that produces toxic fumes from the burning of plastics, rubber, heavy metals and sulfur-based materials.

It is a very profitable venture and this is why it has been big business here and seems to be growing.

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