### Katie Olley  
Waste Shipment Specialist, Scottish Environment Protection Agency



 

 

 



There have been fundamental shifts in the shipment of waste around the world over the last two decades. This article describes these, their causes, and the recent acceleration in the shift in illegal shipments to countries least able to deal with them. It also discusses enforcement gaps and how they might be addressed.



 

 

 



 

 

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[Read the article ](https://www.institut.veolia.org/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2021/11/26%20Illegal%20waste%20shipment.pdf)



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





### Resources

 

[Contents page of the issue](/en/publications/veolia-institute-review-facts-reports/industry-and-waste-toward-circular-economy)

 



 

 

 

 

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