The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
China beats rivals to successfully launch first methane-liquid rocket
The launch fuelled by methane, is deemed less polluting, safer, cheaper and a suitable propellant in a reusable rocket.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Making solar panels from Moon dust
As a result, these solar cells are manufactured with zero carbon emissions, without water and without polluting ingredients.
Sat Feb 18 2023
How plastic waste could one day be used to build roads
The idea is to build roads from waste that often ends up polluting, whether in landfill or in the natural environment.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Human hair recycled in Belgium to protect the environment
Locks and tresses turned into matted squares that can be used to absorb oil and other hydrocarbons polluting the environment.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban
The ban is part of India's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic trash that chokes rivers and drains.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Cigarette butts, oyster sacks, airbags: the craziest objects that have been transformed into fashion pieces
Here are three polluting everyday objects that might inspire you ahead of World Recycling Day.
Sat Mar 19 2022
Residues from day-to-day drugs are polluting the world's rivers
The majority of these waterways are contaminated with drug residues that are discharged into wastewater and eventually into rivers.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Pulau Burung landfill fire: 10 schools ordered to close
The decision to close the schools was made after a fire that started last Wednesday continues to burn, polluting the air, Abdul Rashid said.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Dead fish in Sungai Penchala: Factory suspected of releasing effluents into drain
A factory located 165 metres from Sungai Penchala is suspected of releasing effluents into the drains and polluting the river, said the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS).
Sat Aug 14 2021
The zero waste, zero impact shirt giving dormant stock a new lease of life
The brand seeks to create timeless clothes made with natural materials exclusively from dormant stock without impacting the planet.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Eye-opening figures show the environmental impact of jeans
Jeans are still one of the most polluting products in the world.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Sweet sole: Putting sugar cane in sneakers
Fashion brands are gradually turning to sugar cane, which is shaping up to be a major ally for one of the world's most polluting industries.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Watchmaking is also going green
Some of the approaches being used to achieve this include the use of vegan or less polluting leathers and recycling.
Sun May 16 2021