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
![Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production](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)
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil? [COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61703228497_electronicwaste.jpg)
UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year
There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
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
![Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705650472_TBSneakerjpg.jpg)
Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business, but recycling them is tricky as they depend on fossil fuel-based materials.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![Seeking a life with less waste Seeking a life with less waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701945802_kurangsampahplas.jpg)
Seeking a life with less waste
It is all part of the zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle of reusing, repurposing as well as reducing plastic.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![M'sia, Spain forge ahead in science, technology and innovation through MYSIP collaboration M'sia, Spain forge ahead in science, technology and innovation through MYSIP collaboration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648249113_TBhandshake.jpg)
M'sia, Spain forge ahead in science, technology and innovation through MYSIP collaboration
This innovative, ecological and low-cost solution has significant potential in waste management and recycling technology markets.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690526544_TBdesigns.jpg)
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
![Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677047258_BRAZIL.jpg)
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675421614_TBPLASTICBAG.jpg)
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
Only 14 pct of plastic packaging is collected for recycling; reliance on recycling alone will not solve the waste problem.
Sun Feb 05 2023
![[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia [COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670497788_kontenaewaste.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia
Recycling e-waste is critical to meet the growing demand for electronics and for environmental safety.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![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
![Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660882878_KilangHaram.jpg)
Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE
The Penang DOE has ordered a factory found illegally recycling cadmium and lithium batteries in Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam to stop operations.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658808700_VENICE.jpg)
Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic
To combat the waste, local authorities now promote the use of refillable water bottles.
Tue Jul 26 2022