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<p>The Department for International Development is committed to helping developing
countries tackle the problem of plastic pollution. We are doing this with a programme
of technical assistance in twenty developing countries. We are starting to work with
businesses and NGOs to trial new approaches to increase plastic recycling rates manage
waste, thereby helping the environment while creating new jobs. We are also investing
in finding ways in which manufacturing processes can reduce plastic pollution. For
example, we are match funding Tearfund’s plastic appeal to set up recycling hubs in
Pakistan.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the UK provides considerable funding to multilateral
organisations who are working with countries to tackle this problem, including some
major investments in better waste management services.</p>
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