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The collection of post consumer plastics in Malaysia

Plastic waste, transformed into reusable raw material — recycled polymer pellets ready for manufacturing. Source: NHA file Photo

Post-consumer plastic collection in Malaysia remains relatively underdeveloped, with collection rates estimated at only around 13% for household plastics due to fragmented systems and reliance on informal channels. Source: NHA Photo

Post-consumer plastic collection in Malaysia remains relatively underdeveloped, with collection rates estimated at only around 13% for household plastics due to fragmented systems and reliance on informal channels. Source: NHA Photo



 
Plastics recycling output in Malaysia
The sector is quite well organised in terms of regulatory compliance and management of materials