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Sisa Kumbahan
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.
Makanan & Pertanian
Bio-briquettes tackle India’s climate, pollution and poverty challenges
Effective use of biomass can help India generate electricity, safely dispose of agricultural waste and give farmers income.
Sisa Kumbahan
Why Southeast Asia’s growing waste problem presents huge opportunity for climate tech start-ups
Studio EB
With Asean contributing to roughly 25 per cent of waste worldwide, innovative tech solutions could help to manage waste and prevent refuse from contaminating the environment. While more climate tech start-ups are eager to drive change, many still lack support, exposure, and a platform to grow.
Sisa Kumbahan
A year after EPR implementation, plastics still end up in landfills, creeks in Philippines’ major islands
The prevalence of a "sachet economy" is stretching waste management capabilities in the country. Lawmakers are suggesting an amendment of the current Extended Producer Responsibility Act to expand its coverage to include medium-sized firms.
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In pictures: Life on Southeast Asia's largest landfill
3 January 2023
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India is all set for first waste-to-hydrogen project
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Is mandatory garbage sorting working in China?
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