News
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South China Sea expedition to uncover impact of megacities on coastal watersMore research is needed on ‘new’ pollutants such as microplastics and coffee, but what steps can manufacturers and consumers take to protect the marine environment in the meantime? -
How can the fashion business make recycled garments sexy?An estimated US$500 billion is lost every year from barely worn clothing that is landfilled or burned. Can Asian consumers tap their growing spending power to change the fashion industry for good?
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A ‘jigsaw’ approach to protecting the environmentThe fight against climate change requires a ‘jigsaw’ approach that deploys many complementary tools, policies and partnerships to protect the environment, according to delegates at the recent Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition. -
The Philippines is not a garbage dump for rich nations, environmentalists warnAmid tensions between the Philippines and Canada over garbage sent illegally to Philippine ports six years ago, more trash shipments have arrived from Australia and Hong Kong. Activists are calling for the ratification of the Basel Convention, which prohibits plastic waste imports. But will this solve the problem?
Opinion
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What makes for happier business in the Asian Century?– The Asian miracle has seen living standards rise – but citizens aren’t getting any happier. Companies can help by measuring and improving how people feel about life, writes Richard Hardyment. -
What using single-use plastic says about you and your business– Businesses that use single-use plastic show ignorance of important global issues and a lack of care for the communities they serve, argues Doug Woodring. -
Why is business so resistant to talking about climate resilience?– The Purpose Business founder and director, Pat Dwyer, reflects on why business is not talking about climate resilience, and why it needs to start—fast.
Videos
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Creating a better world: The Eco-Business story– An independent media organisation in a tough industry, Eco-Business has striven to be Asia Pacific’s go-to source for all things sustainable business. To mark our seventh birthday, we've put together a video about our work and how we define purposeful journalism.
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Hong Kong to ban ivory trade by 2021– Hong Kong government’s three-step plan to ban ivory trade by 2021 received the go-ahead from the Chief Executive in Council, and the legislature amendments will be tabled before the Legislative Council in the first half of 2017.
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Hong Kong’s ivory smuggling haven exposed– Non-profit groups WildAid and African Wildlife Foundation have released a video containing undercover footage, exposing ivory laundering in Hong Kong and the loopholes in its regulations on smuggled tusks.
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Singapore's approach to sustainability 'its most influential characteristic'– Weber Shandwick’s new study examined eight cities in Asia Pacific and how the 'soft power' attributes of cities exert influence and attract people, with Singapore topping the list for its innovative approach to sustainability and the environment.
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