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Polisi & Kewangan
Taiwan ramps up microplastic controls with ‘land-sea’ strategy
Government expands monitoring, waste reduction and recycling efforts as officials warn pollution has become a global and cross-border threat.
Groundwater brimming with excess nutrients and other contaminants is quietly flowing into the ocean, posing a threat to vulnerable reefs.
Findings from 350 peer-reviewed studies show continuous global exposure from everyday products, healthcare devices and emerging climate technologies. A new report suggests lifestyle changes and plastic-free alternatives to lower risks.
Rising costs, consumer apathy and slowing climate action are holding Singapore’s SMEs back on sustainability – but for some, being green is a competitive edge that boosts the bottom line.
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Sisa Kumbahan
Waste colonialism is alive in Southeast Asia
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Could voting break the plastics treaty deadlock?
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