In a country known to be one of the world's biggest contributors to marine plastic pollution, the circularity advocate and Sustainability Leadership A-List winner has been instrumental in driving the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility regulation.
An investigation by Greenpeace has found mining operations in the heart of the coral triangle in Indonesia. Carmakers BMW and Nissan responded to Eco-Business queries but were unable to confirm if they are buying nickel from Raja Ampat; both said they will look into the issue.
As geopolitical uncertainties cloud the horizon, leaders who uphold the values of climate justice, diplomacy and equity in their work are recognised for their contributions in the sustainability sector.
The city is a step closer to implementing its own Producer Responsibility Scheme. Experts at the launch of impact documentary WASTED in Hong Kong said the city’s beverage container return rebate was a good starting point
Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India.
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Vaibhav Chowdhary, Animesh Ghosh dan Debraj Bhattacharjee
Vietnam has ambitious targets to tackle the challenge posed by plastic waste. Effective enforcement and implementation are key for success.
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Nguyen Khac Giang
Launched as policymakers lock horns with petrochemicals lobbyists over a treaty to end plastic pollution, the documentary produced by Eco-Business asks why opportunities to solve humanity's waste crisis are being wasted. It will premiere in Singapore and screen on the sidelines of the upcoming COP28 climate summit.
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Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.