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Plastic waste will soar to unprecedented levels without action, as UN plastics treaty remains elusive.
Sisa Kumbahan
‘Reuse does not require capital’: Debate swirls over circular economy investor preference for recycling
Reuse is a behaviour – and does not require investment, a waste expert said at the Cities: Possibilities event in Singapore. Others suggested that capital is needed to support reuse and refill systems in the fight against waste and pollution.
Sisa Kumbahan
Singapore’s bottle return scheme faces transparency concerns as producers grapple with tight deadlines
Producers warn that unclear rules, shifting deadlines and poor communication from the system operator risk derailing Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme for beverage containers. Some industry-watchers wonder if the scheme will be delayed again.
India's push to formalise e-waste recycling has triggered lawsuits from big brands, which could reshape how critical minerals are recovered.
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