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Why is this reusable container scheme in Singapore not working?A Japanese printing and packaging manufacturer is trialing a reusable container scheme in Singapore. It costs nothing for the user, offers cut-priced meals and reduces single-use plastic waste. But it is not working. Why? -
The rise of Asia's urban farmersUrban farming is set to grow as the world seeks to feed more city dwellers using less land, water and energy. Meet the urban farmers of Asia—a former construction engineer, a cricket farmer, and a business graduate who wants to take vertical farming to outer space.
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Bangladesh seen as climate threat by boosting coal relianceAbout 3 per cent of the country's power comes from coal, but plans to build 29 coal plants in the next two decades would increase this to 35 per cent, government data shows. -
Eco-Business wins at WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards 2019The Eco-Business platform won in the Best News Website or Mobile Service category for its journalism efforts and newly-revamped website at the prestigious awards which recognise Asian publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months.
Opinion
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Japan is leading on business climate engagement. Will ambitious policies follow?– Japan is the first country where the government is explicitly providing support for companies to set science-based targets, placing companies in a central position to help the country reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. -
Where are Japan’s banks in the climate conversation?– Japan’s Big Three banks represent some US$6.29 trillion in assets, but have been conspicuously absent from efforts by the banking sector to embrace the Paris Agreement and the SDGs. -
Kyoto on the path to becoming the Copenhagen of Asia– Emissions from transportation have fallen 20 per cent since 1990 levels since Kyoto implemented measures to go car-free. What can other Asian cities learn from its example of how to "Copenhagen-ise"?
Videos
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Toyota to start Tokyo trial of electric three-wheeler in green mobility push–
Toyota will partner Japanese car-sharing service operator Park24 for a six-month experiment leasing the i-Road concept vehicle, with a view to setting up a green car-sharing business.
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Fukushima energy drink video raises nuclear concern– New ad takes aim at Tepco’s lack of transparency on the water contamination at Fukushima’s nuclear site. Watch the video here:
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Toshiba unveils fast-charging electric buses for smart communities– The Japanese conglomerate is developing technologies that can power smart communities, including electric buses equipped with GPS and fast-charging batteries.
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Toshiba showcases the future of vegetables– Growing green and leafy vegetables in the future would require the help of innovation, says Toshiba, the latest electronics giant seeking to address threats of natural disasters in food security.
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