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Eco-Business earns three finalist spots at SOPA journalism awards, including for video, infographics
It is one of only a few English language regional publications to score multiple nominations at this year’s awards for its editorial work. The competition received more than 700 entries.
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Singapore’s polluter-pays scheme faces further delay amid concern over industry stalling tactics
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The city-state's drinks container return scheme has been pushed back – the latest in a series of delays. Industry sources point to Coca-Cola being instrumental in stalling an Extender Producer Responsibility scheme that aims to improve Singapore's poor plastics recycling rate.
Waste
Philippine government split on joining coalition to cut plastic production: UN treaty participants
The Philippines’ environment agency wants to be part of a group that supports plastic production cuts, but the bureau of investments is likely opposing it due to links to the plastics industry, say Filipino participants attending the negotiations in Ottawa.
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