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Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
The city-state's drinks container return scheme has been pushed back – the latest in a series of delays. Industry sources point to Coca-Cola being instrumental in stalling an Extender Producer Responsibility scheme that aims to improve Singapore's poor plastics recycling rate.
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Philippine government split on joining coalition to cut plastic production: UN treaty participants
The Philippines’ environment agency wants to be part of a group that supports plastic production cuts, but the bureau of investments is likely opposing it due to links to the plastics industry, say Filipino participants attending the negotiations in Ottawa.
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Petrochemicals lobby ‘spreading misinformation, false solutions’ as plastic treaty talks begin
The number of plastics industry participants at the latest round of negotiations has increased by 37 per cent. Lobbyists are pushing recycling as a remedy to the plastic crisis, which NGOs decry as a "false solution" and demand deep cuts in polymer production to meet climate goals. Some fear that a legally binding treaty is unlikely.
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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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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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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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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 … -
![Bails of paper await processing at Tay Paper Recycling's facility in Tuas, western Singapiore.]()
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Singapore recycling firm Tay Paper set to close
The 34-year-old firm is under judicial management. It made a name for itself by recycling millions of red …
