AWANI Tonight: Moving away from single-use plastics, towards a just transition
In efforts to shift away from single-use plastics, Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan says measures must be taken to ensure a just transition for workers in the sector.
Thu Jul 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: Reducing plastic pollution, expanding reuse systems
As the government considers a national plastic policy, Hema Mahadevan from Greenpeace highlights key elements for a robust legal framework to phase out single-use plastics.
Tue Jul 02 2024
AWANI Tonight: 2 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714472138_plasticbottles.jpg)
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
Saudi Arabia and China, among the world's biggest plastics producers, insisted that GEF's traditional donor nations also pay for plastics.
Sat May 04 2024
![SC menang saman sivil dagangan orang dalam, dapat RM2.015 juta SC menang saman sivil dagangan orang dalam, dapat RM2.015 juta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711260576_SuruhanjayaSekuriti.jpg)
SC menang saman sivil dagangan orang dalam, dapat RM2.015 juta
Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia (SC) telah memenangi saman sivil dagangan orang dalam terhadap ketua pegawai eksekutif GW Plastics Holdings Bhd dan rakannya.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686306393_microplastics.jpg)
Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change
The extent of plastic pollution continues to grow with microplastics now found in more than half of human organs.
Sun Jun 11 2023
![We ingest plastics every minute of the day We ingest plastics every minute of the day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41685697744_TBmicroplastic.jpg)
We ingest plastics every minute of the day
There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.
Sat Jun 03 2023
![Malaysia says no to single-use plastic Malaysia says no to single-use plastic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665189791_pasaraya.jpg)
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic
Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680083668_PLASTICS.jpg)
Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week
PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," are present in some clothing, cosmetics and food packaging.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668580639_SPERM.jpg)
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study
Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663216939_Pollution.jpg)
Plastic waste in the Pacific's trash island could mostly come from a handful of nations
Among the waste that makes up this island of garbage, a large part comes from floating materials resulting from fishing-related activities.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657166644_INDIA.jpg)
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654857701_MariaNissan.jpg)
Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message
A bottle littered in a valley will take up to 450 years to decompose, Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan said.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032 US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654755706_PLASTIC.jpg)
US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032
Government departments have to develop plans to switch over to alternatives, such as biodegradable and compostable materials.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060 Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654252898_PlasticPollution.jpg)
Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060
A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less than four decades, study shows.
Sun Jun 05 2022