![On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners' On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676631677_YANGON.jpg)
On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'
They gather recyclable materials to sell to traders, their only source of income since losing their jobs.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![Reusable food service ware is a promising solution for reducing waste Reusable food service ware is a promising solution for reducing waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81667723763_BURGER.jpg)
Reusable food service ware is a promising solution for reducing waste
French fry cones and reusable glassware will have to become the norm.
Sun Nov 06 2022
![Single mother collects recyclable items to raise four daughters Single mother collects recyclable items to raise four daughters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650186381_TBUMI.jpg)
Single mother collects recyclable items to raise four daughters
Despite being looked down including yelled at with abusive words, single mother Umi Nur Faizah Fauzan Ali Halimi, 39, continues to collect scrap items in exchange for cash to raise her four daughters.
Sun Apr 17 2022
![Question mark over Malaysia's hope of achieving 40 per cent recycling rate by 2025 Question mark over Malaysia's hope of achieving 40 per cent recycling rate by 2025](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608953599_kilangplastik.jpg)
Question mark over Malaysia's hope of achieving 40 per cent recycling rate by 2025
Every year, Malaysia loses an estimated RM476 million in recyclable resources in an industry that is considered as high value.
Thu Mar 10 2022
![Six million visited wrapped Arc de Triomphe Six million visited wrapped Arc de Triomphe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636520595_PARIS.jpg)
Six million visited wrapped Arc de Triomphe
The monument was covered in 25,000 square metres of silver-blue recyclable polypropylene for three weeks in September and early October.
Wed Nov 10 2021
![The new brand crafting bio-sourced sneakers with fruit and plants The new brand crafting bio-sourced sneakers with fruit and plants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625248075_SNEAKERS.jpg)
The new brand crafting bio-sourced sneakers with fruit and plants
Brands have been turning to grapes, apples, corn and even mushrooms to make the materials that will one day fill our wardrobes.
Sat Jul 03 2021
![Would you assemble your car the way you assemble Ikea furniture? Would you assemble your car the way you assemble Ikea furniture?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622002421_CAR.jpg)
Would you assemble your car the way you assemble Ikea furniture?
All the components of the concept are recyclable, and together they would cost the buyer 6,500 dollars.
Wed May 26 2021
![From gift wrap to decorations: Four tips for an eco-friendly holiday From gift wrap to decorations: Four tips for an eco-friendly holiday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607497333_CHRISTMAS.jpg)
From gift wrap to decorations: Four tips for an eco-friendly holiday
From decorations to the menu to seasonal gifts, here are some eco-friendly solutions for the end-of-year festivities.
Wed Dec 09 2020
![Cigarette butts can be recycled and may well form part of future homes Cigarette butts can be recycled and may well form part of future homes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71601521707_ENVIRONMENT.jpg)
Cigarette butts can be recycled and may well form part of future homes
Manufacturers could use shredded or whole butts to produce next-generation bricks.
Thu Oct 01 2020
![SWcorp, Hatta Dolmat collaborate on KLFW collection SWcorp, Hatta Dolmat collaborate on KLFW collection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600576261_TBKLFWHATTADOLMAT.jpg)
SWcorp, Hatta Dolmat collaborate on KLFW collection
Malaysian fashion designer will be presenting a unique clothing collection using fabric incorporating recycled plastic bottles.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Pristine Plastic Powers, Lessons from Thong Guan Industries Pristine Plastic Powers, Lessons from Thong Guan Industries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/61577732754_awani-review.jpg)
Pristine Plastic Powers, Lessons from Thong Guan Industries
AWANI Review's Luqman Hariz gets a lesson in plastics propriety from Thong Guan Industries GM Alvin Ang great-grandson of the august companys founder.
Wed Jan 03 2018
![Provide biodegradable bags or risk losing business licence, Malacca warns Provide biodegradable bags or risk losing business licence, Malacca warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464621438_Grocery.jpg)
Provide biodegradable bags or risk losing business licence, Malacca warns
Supermarkets and traders in the state can risk losing their business licence if they don't provide biodegradable or paper bags to customers from June 1.
Mon May 30 2016
![SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51460198627_SpaceX.jpg)
SpaceX lands rocket on ocean platform for first time
SpaceX on Friday successfully landed the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket on an ocean platform, marking a historic first in the effort to make rockets recyclable, the California-based company said.
Sat Apr 09 2016
![Recycled wastes go 'missing' Recycled wastes go 'missing'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444364363_kitarsemula.jpg)
Recycled wastes go 'missing'
SWCorp said there is a noticeable drop in the amount of recyclable wastes collected from households as waste pickers pick up the recyclables before the garbage trucks.
Fri Oct 09 2015