asia-downstream Archives - Virtual Toxic Tours

30 Aug

Sri Lanka, Negombo

September 18, 2023
By sachin

On 20 May 2021, the X-Press Pearl caught fire off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Carrying 297 tonnes of heavy fuel and 51 tonnes of marine fuel, the vessel a...

30 Aug

Downstream Stories

Malaysia, Kuala Langat

September 18, 2023
By sachin

The existence of a chain of big waste-processing companies near people’s houses and a school in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat confers significant discomfort. Resident...

25 Aug

Downstream Stories

Indonesia, Karawang

September 18, 2023
By sachin

The limestone factory in Karawang collects international imported waste, which is mostly used plastic, to use it as fuel for the incineration process. Local vi...

25 Aug

Downstream Stories

Indonesia, Lakardowo Village

September 18, 2023
By sachin

Black smoke rises from the chimney of the active incinerator of Lakardowo Village in Indonesia. The smell is so bad, that the local community suffers from dizz...