#biodegradable News
The Covid-19 pandemic hit them hard and nearly took away their livelihoods. But with new initiatives launched to champion traditional textile makers and sustainable fashion, the artisans of Iloilo, Philippines, are back at work on their looms. This International Women's Day, we spotlight their stories and how they have overcome their struggles.
Seeking a share of the $15 billion industry, companies say they need better packaging and recycling support.
As the global market for coffee capsules grows, so does the waste associated with it. The global footprint of annual coffee capsule waste is some 576,000 metric tons—the combined weight of about 4,400 school buses.
Widely in use in countries including Japan, South Korea and northern Europe, waste-to-energy technology is making inroads in Southeast Asia, where it’s presented as a tried-and-tested green energy solution.
Carbon & Climate
Renewable, green fuel startups aim to disrupt India's emissions
#biodegradable Opinion
An effective international agreement on ocean plastic pollution should account for all aspects of plastics production – from manufacturing to disposal, and it must involve governments, the private sector, and the public.
Increased government and corporate accountability, including the full implementation of the EPR law and more investment into upcycling innovations, are equally critical to create a more sustainable waste management ecosystem in Singapore.
There's been a lot of focus on getting households to sort their waste, but what happens after it's been collected?
#biodegradable Press Releases
Singapore Environment Council
Singapore Environment Council and Equinix’s Reverse Vending Machine pilot in polytechnics
#biodegradable Research
WWF-Singapore
The business case for a UN treaty on plastic pollution
WWF-SG
PACT Impact Report 2020
