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The 34-year-old company is under judicial management. It made a name for itself by recycling millions of red packets discarded during Chinese New Year and is one of Singapore's biggest paper recyclers.
The city's disposable tableware ban which comes into force today has spooked small retailers over the price of "sustainable" items. Limited composting facilities is another concern. But NGOs hail the territory for the scope and breadth of measures to cut plastic pollution.
There is a disconnect between brands' pursuit of decarbonisation targets and the provision of financing to their suppliers. Companies such as H&M are now working with banks in the region on new loan structures to support factory upgrades. Will that make a difference?
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Why Southeast Asia’s growing waste problem presents huge opportunity for climate tech start-ups
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With Asean contributing to roughly 25 per cent of waste worldwide, innovative tech solutions could help to manage waste and prevent refuse from contaminating the environment. While more climate tech start-ups are eager to drive change, many still lack support, exposure, and a platform to grow.
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Berita / Manajemen Sampah
Singapore recycling firm Tay Paper set to close
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![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.]()
Berita / Manajemen Sampah
Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
Eksklusif The city-state's beverage container return scheme has been pushed back beyond its launch date – the latest in … -
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Berita / Perkotaan
Stay or go? Jakarta’s coastal communities mull adaptation or migration as the city sinks
As Indonesia's capital is slowly claimed by the Java Sea, thousands of people are losing their homes and … -
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COP29 presidency reiterates commitment to Paris Agreement as Azerbaijan defends oil and gas expansion
As COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev outlined climate plans for the upcoming talks, Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev said at … -
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Berita / Perkotaan
Tighten legal ambiguity, protect more forests: Singapore conservationists issue wishlist to government
Key asks include looking into having two new nature parks, along with explicit safeguards for the airspace above … -
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Berita / Kebijakan & Keuangan
Verra validated by carbon market watchdog after ‘significant’ procedural changes
The standards organisation accused of approving “worthless” credits last year got an endorsement for meeting the ICVCM's quality …
