Waste Management News
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Palm oil waste declared non-hazardous by IndonesiaA powdered clay used to clarify palm oil has been removed from Indonesia’s list of hazardous wastes, prompting warnings from environmental activists about an increase in dumping of untreated waste. -
Who is the man Jeff Bezos chose to spend $10 billion as head of his Earth Fund?Andrew Steer says he wants the fund to drive 'systemic change to address the climate and nature crises, with a focus on people'.
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Food systems responsible for ‘one third’ of human-caused emissions'Food systems' were responsible for 34 per cent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, according to new research. -
Covid has hurt the sustainability reporting performance of Asia Pacific's biggest companiesAsia Pacific
Covid has hurt the sustainability reporting performance of Asia Pacific's biggest companies
The region's biggest corporates had been getting better at sustainability reporting—until Covid-19 hit. A study by CSRone finds that big listed firms in most of the region regressed in terms of reporting performance in 2020. Only in three countries did companies improve.
Waste Management Opinion
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Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?– When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too. -
Waste not want not: Malaysia moves to become a leader in tackling plastic waste– Aside from the inflow from other countries, a bulk of the plastic problem originates from Malaysians. As industry players await the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, relevant regulations are required for a circular economy. -
What the Philippines needs to do in 2021 to deliver its climate pledges– Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, Eco-Business highlights some of the major issues the Southeast Asian country must address to attain its vision of a low-carbon future.
Waste Management Videos
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Meet our next generation recyclers– Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.
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How can Singapore kick its plastic bag habit?– Singapore gets through 2 million plastic bags a day. Why do Singaporeans use so many bags, and what will it take to reduce consumption?
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag. -
Manila’s informal settlers face relocation to give way to massive bay clean up– The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.
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