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5 ways Australian businesses can shrink their plastic footprintWaste
5 ways Australian businesses can shrink their plastic footprint
A waste calculator that counts single-use plastic reductions and a free tool to remove excess packaging are part of a guide to urge businesses to use less plastic. -
Can Singapore, the city in a garden, grow into a city in nature?Singapore uses greenery to keep cool, calm and clean. But many of its green areas are ecologically sparse by design. Is the hyper-urbanised city-state nature-loving enough to grow into a city in nature?
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'Social business cities' could ease urban growing pains, Nobel laureate saysCities are under pressure to bring their infrastructure up to speed.
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Indonesian president signs 3-year freeze on new oil palm licensesTwo years after announcing he would ban palm oil operations, President Jokowi has finally halted the issuing of new licences and ordered a review of all current licensing data.
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Hurricanes to shake up ballot boxThe storm that smashed into the southeastern United States last week was another reminder that the window to counter the effects of climate change is closing. With extreme weather becoming more frequent, will US and international leaders be held accountable for their failure to cut carbon emissions? -
The irony of China's climate visionDespite leading the global clean energy revolution, China is still the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. As the country expands its economic influence abroad, what other contradictions stand in the way of its climate path? -
Global goal to end poverty by 2030 unlikely to be metAccording to the World Bank, about 480 million people—some 6 percent of the world—will remain in extreme poverty if no significant shifts in policy are made. -
Education to strengthen fragile citiesAlthough the number of children enrolled in primary school in Africa increased from 60 million in 2000 to some 250 million today, school quality remains uneven. The challenge now is to ensure that all children, including those who are in school – at all grade levels – are learning what they need to thrive.
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The promise and peril of blockchainFrom carbon-based cryptocurrencies to reward programmes for green projects, blockchain is helping tackle issues of transparency, accountability and traceability. What are the most innovative uses of blockchain, and is it actually working?
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Opinion
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Got solar? Now add batteries– Solar energy regulators are giving a clear signal to the market: the grid is not your battery, so please buy your own.
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San Francisco hosted a star-studded climate summit but what did we actually learn?– The summit showcased an increasingly visible and vocal climate action community not limited to policy makers and governments.
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Vital for life, heat and power—what you never knew about salt water– Salt water is literally the most common substance on the surface of Earth, and could be the key to a more sustainable future, writes University of Queensland's Timothy Duignan.
Videos
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As climate risks surge, flood barriers rise in Britain– The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain—and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place.
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Humans, fish, and other animals are consuming microfibres in our food and water– As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
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Can Singapore build more sustainable industries?– At this year's Eco Action Day Industry Roundtable 2018, participants discussed how to build more creative and resourceful industries and infrastructure for a more sustainable Singapore.
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Changing Course: The beginning– Changing Course, the Eco-Business film and photography exhibition, brought together thought leaders, NGOs, and Singapore businesses to discuss and learn about climate action.
Industry Spotlight
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Starting the digital revolution in sustainabilityDigital tools can help companies to better keep track of their sustainability footprint, goals, initiatives and progress, with even the United Nations calling digitalisation key to achieving the Sustainability Development Goals. Here’s a look at how US-based Gensuite is using technology to help businesses.
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Can EVs be green if they run on fossil fuels?How green is an electric vehicle that runs on fossil fuel-based electricity? Will the car run out of charge? Anxiety and misinformation are among the key barriers to greater EV adoption.
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Will sustainability ever trump price for Asian consumers?People often say they will pay a premium for sustainable products. But there’s a difference between what people say in a survey and what they actually do in a store. Are Asian consumers ready to pay more for green goods?
Feature Series
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From breathing walls to rain-harvesting canopies: The coolest tech at Singapore Green Building Week
International Green Building Conference 2018
From breathing walls to rain-harvesting canopies: The coolest tech at Singapore Green Building Week
If Asia’s sprawling built environment is going to thrive in a future shaped by climate change, technology will have to help. Here are some of the coolest tech innovations Eco-Business saw during Singapore Green Building Week. -
5 myths about palm oil[The EB Podcast] Palm oil is blamed for many environmental and social ills, from deforestation to child labour. How true are these assertions?
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More Asian firms are selling sustainability—but are consumers buying it?Companies in Asia are coming up with innovative business solutions to solve the world’s myriad of challenges. But they cannot do it alone. Asia’s billions of consumers need to show that they’ll pay for sustainability.
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Singapore International Water Week 2018: A milestone in water
Singapore International Water Week celebrates 10 years of excellence
Singapore International Water Week 2018: A milestone in water
The recent edition of the Singapore International Water Week was a high-water mark for a conference celebrating its tenth anniversary, with more than 24,000 people in attendance and nearly $23 billion worth of deals and opportunities unveiled.
Podcasts
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5 myths about palm oil[The EB Podcast] Palm oil is blamed for many environmental and social ills, from deforestation to child labour. How true are these assertions?
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Writing the future together[The EB Podcast] In this concluding episode of the Let’s Write the Future series, we explore how the rise of renewable energy, the electrification of transport and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are changing our lives, cities, and the world.
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The future of innovationTechnology evolution is widely regarded as the key to managing challenges such as climate change and inequality; but there's also the risk that the changes arising from this won't make society better. How do we get innovation right?
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Implementing the future[The EB Podcast] What are the hardware, software, and financing challenges the world needs to navigate before the enticing vision of the Fourth Industrial Revolution becomes a reality? And what are the risks to avoid along the way?
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