In the quest to enhance their digital persona, people avoid wearing the same outfits as this is seen as social media fashion faux pas. Virtual fashion proposes a solution to cut fast fashion's hefty environmental price tag.
In India, a network of informal workers and waste pickers involving women and children collect, dismantle and recycle e-waste under dismal work conditions.
Top hotel chain Marriott has teamed up with Phuket-based startup Generation Water to produce its own "climate-positive" water in reusable glass bottles.
Hannah Fernandez –
To mark the fifth year of Zero Waste Month, Parañaque City held week-long activities to highlight the Philippines' waste reduction ambitions. But plastics used at the event were inconsistent with a ceremony that should have walked the talk.
Regina Scheyvens –
Sustainable tourism has been criticised for its lack of clout, but using the Sustainable Development Goals as guidelines in the industry could make much more impact.
Maikel Kuijpers –
The idea of recycling, refurbishing, and repurposing only took off in the 1980s, but Maikel Kuijpers writes that these practices can be traced to as early as prehistorical ages.
With the Christmas season in full swing, Asians can make a more sustainable choice for a Christmas tree to buy. Which is better: a real or a fake tree? Michigan State University's Christmas tree expert Bert Cregg explains.
There are better approaches to managing the environmental impact of plastic in Singapore than to simply ban or charge for plastic bags, argues Umore Consulting's Aw Boon Jun.
Hannah Fernandez –
Breaking up is not so hard if it’s a toxic relationship. Singaporean comedian Judee Tan shares her tips on how to dump single-use plastic for a love affair with sustainable living.
Ashley Tan –
Ever wondered what happens to the trash that goes into those blue recycling bins? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how Singapore's trash is prepped for recycling.
As Asia pursues industrial growth, the world's fastest growing region is struggling to balance development with sustainable resource use, and ensuring that prosperity is fairly shared. This report examines the ...
How to tackle Asia's plastic problem? Ban, tax, recycle or redesign? What can Asia do to fight one of the toughest environmental challenges of our time?
It is more critical than ever to push the boundaries of innovation and forge a new path towards a more sustainable future, and the circular economy is one idea that ...
The latest addition to our publications series “Informal Waste Management”, a report that we have constructed after interviewing dozens of stakeholders, visiting waste management sites, and following the paths of ...
