Industrial Waste News
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Could rag-and-bone men make Singapore a zero waste nation?The neighbourhood rag-and-bone man, known as karung guni, collects more waste than the blue recycling bins dotted around Singapore. Are they the secret weapon to dealing with the city-state’s huge waste problem? -
Developing countries turn away from plastic waste importsWill an amendment to the Basel Convention staunch the global flow of plastic waste?
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Pasir Gudang dumping—what happened and who is responsible?How will Malaysia recover from a toxic chemicals dumping frenzy in its Pasir Gudang industrial complex in March, which sickened over 5,000 people, shut down schools, and cost the government millions? -
E-waste smuggling ring in Thailand signals failure of Basel ConventionA Singapore-based recycling firm's brush with the Thai authorities is evidence of a well-intentioned international regulation to tackle dangerous waste that is not working.
Industrial Waste Opinion
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5 reasons why China is the world's sustainable development superpower– China is often portrayed as an environmental and social villain by the West. However, from fighting pollution to poverty alleviation, no country has done more for sustainable development, argues Junice Yeo. -
How to solve Asia’s waste crisis– Converting waste to energy through mechanisms such as ecoparks and digitised waste collection systems can help Asia recover, recycle and reuse as much waste as possible. -
Why we're hunting for treasure—in old landfill sites– Each year more than 300 tonnes of processed gold are dumped in landfills. What if we could mine landfills for gold and other precious metals, ask researchers from Keele University.
Videos
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New documentary uncovers Singapore’s dirty little waste secrets– Where do your coffee cups, clothes and household appliances go to die? New documentary Trash Trail traces the afterlife of consumer goods in Singapore to reveal surprising findings.
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China to build world's largest waste burner– China's city of Shenzhen will play host to the world's largest waste-to-energy power plant by 2020, which will be capable of burning 5,000 tonnes of garbage daily. Here's how they're doing it.
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Four things to know about the circular economy– How is it different from recycling? Hint: It's about the bigger picture.
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Build 10 houses in 24 hours with recycled construction waste– Add this to China's mass manufacturing ability: a 3D printer in Shanghai can build 10 houses within 24 hours by repurposing China's 1.5 billion tonnes of construction waste into 'ink'.
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