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Plastic is now ubiquitous in the Mekong, Asia’s Mother of Rivers, and experts and local people are struggling to contain the risks to human health, biodiversity and livelihoods.

While some progress has been made, visible frustration was evident among member states negotiating the global plastics treaty as no text has yet been submitted for legal review. But the INC5 chair has responded that revised treaty text will be ready by Friday.

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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.

Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.

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Biopolymers that are cheaper to produce, heat-resistant, biocompatible and biodegradable are promising alternatives to plastics. By Sanmitra Barman

Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better choices. By Dr Bianca Wassmann

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago. By Dr Sean Lim

Shoppers could be exposing themselves to carcinogens in the fabrics of the ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashions they buy online. By Dr Saniyat Islam and Dr Pia Interlandi

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A campaign by the WWF Singapore has revealed that the average person consumes approximately 5g of plastic every week. The NGO is calling on governments and businesses around the world to forge a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution.

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EB Studio In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.

Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.

Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.

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EB Studio What are the latest trends in the alternative proteins industry today? The Eco-Business podcast discusses new hybrid products, more localised offerings and cheaper prices due to economies of scale.

What are the dangers of gender bias in technology design and what are the market opportunities for womentech—technologies that centre the needs of women?

EB Studio Recycling efforts in the Philippines are shrinking amid the pandemic, even as the plastic waste challenge mounts. Is the country on the verge of a more devastating plastic waste crisis?

EB Studio The once abundant peat forests of Indonesia's Kampar peninsula have been deforested to half its size over the last two decades. Is there hope in saving the country's largest remaining forest reserve?

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