Eco-Business

Studio EB With the global healthcare industry now responsible for 5 per cent of carbon emissions, more needs to be done to minimise waste – especially in light of Asia’s ageing population and increasing climate risks jeopardising health.

The harms of the industry have been understated. Prabowo’s new government must raise environmental standards.

Studio EB Strong political will is instrumental in ensuring the success of ‘polluters pay’ mechanisms, including solutions such as deposit return schemes and mixed waste sorting, say industry players.

The advertisement for McDonald's garlic chilli sauce "celebrates waste"

An ad for McDonald's garlic chilli sauce promotes giving away 134 million sachets every year. Singapore's ad watchdog ruled that there was no breach of its code, after receiving a complaint that the ad celebrates waste.

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By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes. Oleh Susilawati

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The focus of Delhi’s existing solid waste management policies is not on curtailing ever-increasing consumption and production but making waste invisible or incinerating it for profit. Oleh Aparna Agarwal

There is still ambiguity in how penalties for bad waste management are enforced. The lack of data on the waste being imported into Malaysia makes it difficult for authorities to assess the risks associated with transboundary waste imports. Oleh Mohd Yusoff Ishak

Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts. Oleh Pinki Chahal dan Durairaj Kumarasamy

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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.

The Green Mortician is Singapore's first water cremation service

The Green Mortician is the city-state's first water cremation service, which has a small carbon footprint compared to traditional funeral options.

Studio EB Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.

Studio EB 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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Studio EB As a landmark treaty is thrashed out to tackle plastic pollution, the Eco-Business Podcast debates whether the world is ready to pay a premium for packaging that doesn't damage the planet.

Studio EB Clarissa Morawski from non-profit Reloop tells the Eco-Business podcast why the circular economy is key to the post-Covid recovery.

Methane emissions, deforestation, water pollution, antibiotics overuse, animal welfare — the dairy industry faces a farmyard of sustainability issues. Eco-Business asked United States Dairy Export Council's Karen Scanlon how dairy farms can lighten their environmental impact.

2020 was a bad year plastic recycling and ocean pollution. Eco-Business asked Circulate Capital CEO Rob Kaplan how the circular economy can be rebuilt in Asia this year.

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