Eco-Business

A record number of world leaders gathered in Nice to chart a path forward on ocean protection, with growing support for the High Seas Treaty and new pledges for sustainable marine governance.

A few local entrepreneurs are now producing tableware like plates and straws from biodegradable and locally available materials including areca leaves for plates and rice bran and jute for straws.

Cover_Sustainability Leadership A-List 2025

As geopolitical uncertainties cloud the horizon, leaders who uphold the values of climate justice, diplomacy and equity in their work are recognised for their contributions in the sustainability sector.

The EU has agreed binding rules to reduce plastic pellet pollution, aiming to tackle up to 184,000 metric tons of annual leakage into the environment.

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The increasing presence of microplastics in the bodies of birds poses a global challenge. By Syed Shariq Hussein

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and questions about whether multilateral processes can still deliver, the countries represented at the latest UN Ocean Conference were largely united on the need for a more ambitious response to the challenges facing our ocean. Here is what needs to happen now. By John F Kerry

Addressing the global crisis of maritime plastic pollution will require mobilising investment and support to reduce the production of single-use plastics, increasing the lifespan of plastic objects and promoting reuse and reparability. By Romain Troublé

Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste find their way into the world’s rivers and oceans. Image: Martijn Baudoin/Unsplash Unsplash licence

Efforts to end plastic pollution through bans and treaties aren’t getting anywhere, but the advent of bioplastics offers hope. By Yamini Sudha Sistla

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By Attar Hikmahtiar Ramadan, Elprida Agustina and Emenda Sembiring

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Exclusive Jack Johnson says yes, but it is a long road ahead. In this exclusive interview, we ask the American singer-songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador about his hopes for the state of the world and how music plays a role in providing a dose of optimism in dark times.

EB Studio Singapore gets through 2 million plastic bags a day. Why do Singaporeans use so many bags, and what will it take to reduce consumption?

Katherine Desbaillets, co-owner of SaladStop!

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.

The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.

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EB Studio Plastic waste is flooding the planet. Instead of waiting for regulation to drive change, give value to recyclables and mobilise the people, says Plastic Bank.

EB Studio As a landmark treaty is thrashed out to tackle plastic pollution, the Eco-Business Podcast debates whether the world is ready to pay a premium for packaging that doesn't damage the planet.

Recycling keeps some plastic out of waterways, but it is no silver bullet for ocean pollution. Ryan Schoenike of OceanCycle tells Eco-Business how recycled plastic certification works, and how his firm is faring in a sector rocked by Covid.

2020 was a bad year plastic recycling and ocean pollution. Eco-Business asked Circulate Capital CEO Rob Kaplan how the circular economy can be rebuilt in Asia this year.

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