This is a load of crap. MILLIONS and millions of dollars are spent removing as much of the toxics as is possible before these ships are sunk. I would reckon that the scrap value of the ship is easily spent on cleaning them up before they are sunk. Don’t forget that the “scrap value” is the NET after they are 1: cleaned up “sort of” 2: towed to some non-Bangladesh place where they can be dismantled and 3: the cost of dismantling labor. You can’t just drive or tow the ship into a big melting pot and jump off before it tips in!
True, but wouldn't it be something to see if you could? :)