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Plastic waste will soar to unprecedented levels without action, as UN plastics treaty remains elusive.
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.
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Beauty and cosmetics firms have been a key contributor to its membership growth in China, driving the use of sustainable palm oil derivatives, shared Inke van der Sluijs, who leads market transformation at RSPO.
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Convenient infrastructure, consistent collection key to strengthening Malaysia’s EPR model: experts
Retailers and recyclers say that collection efforts must be made practical and easy enough for consumers, which can be done through clearer guidance on packaging labels and mandatory education about circularity.
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