Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708680046_TBreplicaEiffelT.jpg)
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701931666_TBFADILLAHYUSOF.jpg)
Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the use of biomass pellets produced from recycled organic waste can reduce dependence on imported coal.
Thu Dec 07 2023
![UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645513236_plasticpollution.jpg)
UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate
A third round of UN negotiations to try deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698122208_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Only 80 complaints on recycled phone numbers since 2021- Fahmi
The number is equivalent to 0.0016% of the overall 49.4 million mobile service users in the country
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Latest Messi tribute in Argentina recycles the joy from icon's big win Latest Messi tribute in Argentina recycles the joy from icon's big win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693977862_LionelMessi.jpg)
Latest Messi tribute in Argentina recycles the joy from icon's big win
Students at a secondary school in Argentina created a massive mural of soccer star Lionel Messi using recycled plastic lids.
Sat Sep 09 2023
#AWANIByte: Barang apa yang boleh kita ‘recycle’?
Tahukah anda, proses kitar semula bukan hanya melibatkan barangan plastik, kaca dan kertas sahaia?
Berikut merupakan barangan lain yang boleh dikitar semula selain daripada plastik, kaca dan kertas.
Ayuh kita sahut usaha menvelamatkan bum dengan melakukan kitar semula
Berikut merupakan barangan lain yang boleh dikitar semula selain daripada plastik, kaca dan kertas.
Ayuh kita sahut usaha menvelamatkan bum dengan melakukan kitar semula
Thu Apr 20 2023
![In Egypt's 'Garbage City', a charity teaches children to recycle In Egypt's 'Garbage City', a charity teaches children to recycle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680692889_EgyptGarbageCity.jpg)
In Egypt's 'Garbage City', a charity teaches children to recycle
In Manshiyat Nasser, many streets and buildings are piled high with rubbish collected from across the metropolis and recycled informally.
Sun Apr 09 2023
![How plastic waste could be used to produce hydrogen How plastic waste could be used to produce hydrogen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679995004_plastic.jpg)
How plastic waste could be used to produce hydrogen
On a large scale, this technology could one day make it possible to recycle tons of plastic into hydrogen to power clean vehicles.
Sun Apr 02 2023
![Plastic pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet Plastic pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674737539_YOKOHAMA.jpg)
Plastic pirouettes: Japan's recycled bottle ballet
"Plastic", aims to draw attention to a global pollution crisis through some unusual set and wardrobe design.
Sun Jan 29 2023
![Human hair recycled in Belgium to protect the environment Human hair recycled in Belgium to protect the environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672458905_BELGIUM.jpg)
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
![Claim Anwar received RM15 mln as S'gor Economic Adviser recycled accusation - Juwairiya Claim Anwar received RM15 mln as S'gor Economic Adviser recycled accusation - Juwairiya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670407580_JuwairiyaZulkifli.jpg)
Claim Anwar received RM15 mln as S'gor Economic Adviser recycled accusation - Juwairiya
Juwairiya Zulkifli said the allegation was made by Muhyiddin during his campaign speech for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat polls.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666770417_PLASTIC.jpg)
Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study
Virgin production of non-recycled plastic is rapidly rising as the petrochemical industry expands, lowering costs.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![All the rage? Sustainable fibres are struggling to make an impact in the fashion industry All the rage? Sustainable fibres are struggling to make an impact in the fashion industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665739436_FIBER.jpg)
All the rage? Sustainable fibres are struggling to make an impact in the fashion industry
Fashion is now one of the many industries that is stepping up efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
Sat Oct 15 2022