Recycling News
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Students for sustainability… Roots and Shoots club leader Raha IslamThis slow fashion advocate and Roots and Shoots club leader shares the importance of sticking to your beliefs and going against the grain despite meeting strong resistance at the beginning of her environmental activism journey. -
Bangladesh's hazardous shipyards launch race for cleaner, safer futureThe shipyard industry in Bangladesh is evolving to come in line with new regulations designed to improve worker safety and environmental protection.
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Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Unilever named top plastic polluters in a brand audit, despite plastic neutrality effortsWaste
Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Unilever named top plastic polluters in a brand audit, despite plastic neutrality efforts
Unilever, a sponsor of climate conference COP26, debuts in the top three plastic polluters, joining Coke and Pepsi which have been sitting in the top spots for four consecutive years. -
Everybody wants to do right by nature. They just need a nudge, study showsSubtle messaging and cues can encourage tourists to engage in behaviours that protect the marine ecosystem, a new study says.
Recycling Opinion
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Building a sustainable e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia and beyond– Lazada’s corporate sustainability expert explains why having a climate change strategy is crucial to businesses as well as the planet and our communities. -
Tackling Asia’s plastic pollution– Asian governments must now enact and properly implement policies and regulations that will help to scale up grassroots initiatives and hold plastics producers accountable for addressing the crisis. -
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.
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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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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It's time to break up with plastic– 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.
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The afterlife of trash in Singapore– 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.
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