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On January 1, 2021, new Basel Convention controls on international shipments of non-hazardous plastic waste will go into effect in countries around the world. As Parties to the Convention implement their obligations, companies can expect new prior informed consent, contract and documentation requirements on most transboundary shipments of plastic waste. Because the United States is not a party to the Convention, many shipments of plastic waste to or from the United States will be prohibited beginning on January 1, 2021. In the near term, the new requirements will make it more burdensome to move plastic products and waste internationally for recycling, increasing legal and business risks for those companies committed to advancing circular economy business models for plastics.