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A beverage container return system in Singapore

Manufaktur

Launch of plastics factory in Singapore on eve of pollution treaty talks riles climate group

The unveiling of the Sabic-owned petrochemicals facility is "completely misaligned" with what is needed in a strong plastics treaty – cuts on production – an advocacy group has said. The treaty negotiations begin in less than two weeks.
plastic waste india

Sampah

Why is India the world’s biggest plastic polluter?

The Indian government's efforts to promote polymer production while also imposing ineffective plastic bans have resulted in a pollution crisis that is spiralling out of control.
waste collecting and sorting in MY

Sampah

Malaysia to begin implementing mandatory EPR for manufacturing sector within five years

The electronics and packaging sectors will be among the first to adopt the mandatory scheme, according to a new national circular economy framework.
Plastic bottles

Sampah

Singapore climate group calls for pollution tax and production cuts ahead of crucial plastic treaty negotiations

In an open letter to government negotiators headed to Busan to hammer out a historic global plastic treaty, climate activists called on the city-state to adopt a leadership position in tackling pollution by pushing for a tax on producers, a more transparent supply chain, and "genuinely sustainable" waste management solutions.

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30 Agustus 2024

INC Chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso, Ecuador

Sampah

Chair of global plastics treaty talks seeks to hasten consensus following 'difficult' working draft

20 Agustus 2024

Ocean plastics

Sampah

The case for mandatory extended producer responsibility in Malaysia

24 Juli 2024

Eco-Business Wasted KL 02

Sampah

Waste-to-energy plants should be last resort for Malaysia: Penang Green Council rep

10 Juli 2024

Edna Ablazo, collection member, the Philippines

Sampah

The secret sauce to recycling plastic: traceability

9 Juli 2024

Ben Moody, co-founder, Seven Clean Seas

Sampah

Seven Clean Seas co-founder Ben Moody steps back after five years

19 Juni 2024

Packaging for Taiwanese bottled water brand pH Balancer bears the plastic resin identification code for PET. Though the circular recycling symbol implies recyclability, it actually refers to the type of plastic used. Only 81 per cent of PET is recycled globally.

Sampah

'The recycling deception': Plastics industry accused of greenwashing circularity, stalling progress on pollution treaty

Singapore's blue recycling bins

Sampah

Singapore's plastic recycling rate drops to 5 per cent

20 Mei 2024

An artist's impression of the Tuas Nexus integrated waste and water treatment facility, the first of its kind in the world.

Sampah

Singapore's world-first integrated waste and water treatment facility hit by construction delays

29 April 2024

Singapore's Extended Producer Responsibility scheme will require all importers and manufacturers of beverage containers in Singapore to collect most of the products they sell to consumers. Industry players led by Coca-Cola have opposed the scheme, citing cost and other concerns.

Sampah

Singapore's polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics

23 April 2024

A beach in north Jakarta, Indonesia, devastated by plastic pollution.

Sampah

Petrochemicals lobby 'spreading misinformation, false solutions' as plastic treaty talks begin

22 April 2024

A single-use plastic soup spoon in use in HK

Sampah

Hong Kong single-use plastic ban stirs debate over affordability of alternatives

19 April 2024

Global Plastics Treaty art installation

Sampah

Filipinos strongest supporters of plastic reduction ahead of UN treaty talks

18 Maret 2024

Aqua water bottles from Indonesia

Sampah

River trash audit 'not representative' of Indonesia’s waste conditions: Danone-Aqua responds

6 Februari 2024

Ho Xiang Tian delivering a speech at a climate rally in Singapore in September 2023.

Karbon & Iklim

Singapore can achieve net zero well before 2050, we should help our neighbours to decarbonise: Activist Ho Xiang Tian

30 Januari 2024

Casnadi, who works Southeast Asia's largest landfill near Jakarta, Indonesia

Sampah

Recycled plastic at virgin prices? Asian recyclers say market volatility making it hard to meet brands' demands

19 Januari 2024

Reverse vending machine in Hong Kong

Sampah

New scheme to up plastic recycling rates in Hong Kong gets broad support, but consumers want higher rebates: survey

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