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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.
Carbon & Climate
‘Climate whiplash’: Asia’s worst extreme weather events of 2025
From submerged heritage towns to burning forests, 2025 laid bare how “climate whiplash” is reshaping Asia’s weather and way of life.
Waste
Weak plastic reduction targets expose brands to share price declines and legal risk, study finds
Companies with stronger plastic waste management strategies showed steadier revenues and cash flow, a report by Planet Tracker finds. Litigation costs across the plastics sector could exceed US$20 billion by 2030.
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