Recycling News
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Why plastic-clogged Philippines must face up to dearth of waste disposal and recyclingThe debate on plastic pollution and single-use packaging rages on but more than finding alternatives to plastic, it is vital to address the lack of disposal facilities and stop plastic from leaking into the oceans. -
Less than 10% of all the plastic trash ever produced has been recycled. Is this process the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?Waste
Less than 10% of all the plastic trash ever produced has been recycled. Is this process the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Decomposing plastics into basic molecules offers a promising way to turn used products into new ones with a minimum of waste.
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Singapore postpones packaging reduction deadline for companies in light of Covid-19 disruptionWaste
Singapore postpones packaging reduction deadline for companies in light of Covid-19 disruption
Firms in Singapore now have until 31 March 2022 to tell the government how they intend to reduce, reuse and recycle their packaging. But the move will not affect Singapore's plans to make companies responsible for post-consumer packaging waste, the environment agency has said. -
From plastic producer to pollution fighter: Martyn Tickner on the dilemma facing the war on wasteWaste
From plastic producer to pollution fighter: Martyn Tickner on the dilemma facing the war on waste
Reduce marine pollution or carbon emissions? That is the tough choice at the heart of the plastic crisis, argues Martyn Tickner, a petrochemicals veteran who recently joined an industry-funded alliance to combat plastic waste.
Recycling Opinion
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Why we will never be able to recycle or incinerate away ocean pollution– The amount of plastic entering the ocean is projected to grow four-fold by 2050. Transformative changes, including moving away from single-use towards re-useable packaging, are needed to save our oceans, say Vincent Kneefel and John Duncan. -
How to reduce plastic and other ocean pollution simultaneously– Tackling the causes ocean pollution can have compounding effects. These seven solutions detail how to reduce plastic waste and other ocean pollution. -
Protector or polluter? The impact of Covid-19 on the movement to end plastic waste– Plastic has a key role in protecting frontline workers and citizens against Covid-19. But how will the pandemic impact the movement against plastic waste?
Videos
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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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A circular economy could save China five trillion dollars– There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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