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UCFS MY 2026 breakout session

As Malaysia prepares to move from voluntary to mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR), Annupa Mattu Ahi of Tomra said the success of the country’s recycling transformation will depend on whether policymakers can establish a framework that holds producers accountable while giving businesses the certainty to invest.

31 Jul 2026

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In a bid to control the excessive use of plastic bottles, Sri Lanka banned single-use plastic water bottles at government institutions effective 31 May and recently introduced a mandatory fee for polyethylene shopping bags to discourage their use.

Cloop's co-founders

Eksklusif Singapore-based circular clothing enterprise Cloop said it does not want to encourage dumping of cheap, disposable clothing that cannot be resold.

A pair of crocs shoes ii

The brand says used shoes will be donated or recycled in its first returns scheme in Southeast Asia. Observers raise questions about traceability and incentives that could drive consumption.

20 April 2026

Reuse container company Muuse's system in use at a Starbucks at National University of Singapore.

15 April 2026

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20 Mac 2026

South Korean consumers turn to aluminium cans as calls grow for stronger recycling systems

13 Mac 2026

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13 Februari 2026

A view of a Taipei road, Taiwan

9 Februari 2026

Julio Cordano-INC

26 Januari 2026

Malaysia public littering

21 Januari 2026

Producers must register their products for the Beverage Container Return Scheme from 1 April

22 Disember 2025

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12 Disember 2025

An image of plastic bottles

4 Disember 2025

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27 November 2025

Speaking at the Cities: Possibilities event in Singapore, Veolia Singapore representative Matt Stanelos

20 November 2025

Producers must register their products for the Beverage Container Return Scheme from 1 April

2 November 2025

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30 Oktober 2025

Coca-Cola stacked on shelves in NTUC Fairprice in Singapore

29 Oktober 2025

A landfill in Bekasi, near Jakarta, Indonesia

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