12. Responsible consumption and production
Decoupling economic growth from resource use is one of the most critical and complex challenges facing humanity today. Doing so effectively will require policies that create a conducive environment for such change, social and physical infrastructure and markets, and a profound transformation of business practices along global value chains.
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Indonesia in joint bid with Malaysia to shield palm oilIndonesia and Malaysia plan to mount a joint offensive to shore up the palm oil industry against criticism of the deforestation and conflicts associated with the production of the commodity. -
Report: Chinese alternative protein market poised for growth as flexitarianism rises and big food dives inFood & Agriculture
Report: Chinese alternative protein market poised for growth as flexitarianism rises and big food dives in
The alternative protein market in China is positioned to continue its rapid growth in the coming years, driven by the rise of flexitarianism in the country. In response to mass demand, big food players are now tapping the huge business opportunity, a move that will make the burgeoning market increasingly competitive, say the analysts.
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UN survival plan offers new hope for the planetA bold UN survival plan could put nature back in charge of the Earth − and researchers explain why that should happen. -
Five ways to tell if a solution to the climate and nature crisis is genuineIt’s good news that so many people are proposing solutions for the crises in climate and nature. Bill Gates is one among many, and with so many contenders, what criteria will help us prioritise investment choices?
Opinion
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Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?– When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too. -
Waste not want not: Malaysia moves to become a leader in tackling plastic waste– Aside from the inflow from other countries, a bulk of the plastic problem originates from Malaysians. As industry players await the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, relevant regulations are required for a circular economy. -
Science-based target setters are reducing emissions faster than expected. Will they be trend setters?Carbon & Climate
Science-based target setters are reducing emissions faster than expected. Will they be trend setters?
– Companies that set science-based targets have successfully reduced their emissions by 25 per cent since 2015, according to a new report. But much work lies ahead.
Videos
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Meet our next generation recyclers– Recycling is key to tackling Singapore's waste problem, and everybody — including kids— can do their part for a better future.
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Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what's the connection?– The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
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Energy efficiency: Southeast Asia's decarbonisation quick fix?– Improving energy efficiency could meet a quarter of Southeast Asia’s emissions reduction targets. Here is how efficiency could drive Southeast Asia's energy transition.
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
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Cutting meat, food waste and plastic: The sustainability trials of Asia's biggest healthy-eating chain
– As Singapore-based salad bar chain SaladStop! marks its 10th anniversary, co-owner Katherine Desbaillets talks to Eco-Business about phasing out meat, food waste and single-use packaging, and dealing with customers who refuse to pay 10 cents for a plastic bag.
Podcasts
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The X Factor: CapitaLand's quest for innovation and sustainability– Following the launch of the CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge, Eco-Business speaks to the Group's chief sustainability officer Lynette Leong on why sustainability innovation is defining the next phase of growth for the real estate giant.
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Benevolent bean-counters: The rise of sustainability-savvy accountants– A recent study found that 9 in 10 accountants want companies to be more sustainable after the pandemic. Eco-Business asked Association of Chartered Certified Accountants sustainability head Jimmy Greer about reinventing capitalism and making the numbers of net zero commitments add up.
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Southeast Asia, we need to talk about bilge dumping– The waste oil dumped into the ocean by ships every year is equivalent to eight Exxon Valdez oil spills, and nowhere is the problem as severe as Southeast Asia. The EB Podcast talks to hotelier Andrew Dixon about how a clever idea using a ship tracking system can help curb an environmental crime that has been largely ignored.
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Will Asia dine on plant-based eggs?– A Singapore-based firm has just hatched a new plant-based egg product. The company's founder, Vinita Choolani, tells the Eco-Business Podcast why plant-based eggs will soon be a popular addition to nasi lemak and fried noodles dishes all over the region.
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