![Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/71624043907_botolairmineral.jpg)
Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
Sat Jun 17 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
![Ukraine war already gets its own museum show Ukraine war already gets its own museum show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654856892_KYIV.jpg)
Ukraine war already gets its own museum show
Ukrainian artists have also reused material from Russia's invasion to express their pain.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Absent crowds, Tokyo Olympics have a shot at being green Absent crowds, Tokyo Olympics have a shot at being green](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71626927807_TOKYO.jpg)
Absent crowds, Tokyo Olympics have a shot at being green
Combined with efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle, the committee hopes the Games will be among the greenest in recent history.
Thu Jul 22 2021
![MyHSR Corp certain compensation will not be SG$270 mln, expects claim from Singapore by end-Jan MyHSR Corp certain compensation will not be SG$270 mln, expects claim from Singapore by end-Jan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610155582_HSRMsiaSpore.jpg)
MyHSR Corp certain compensation will not be SG$270 mln, expects claim from Singapore by end-Jan
Mohd Nur Ismal reiterated that the compensation is not a fine but to reimburse to Singapore on what they had spent but could not reuse.
Sat Jan 09 2021
![Avoid being 'trashy' Avoid being 'trashy'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/71574823642_Garbage.jpg)
Avoid being 'trashy'
While recycling bins are seen in most public areas, how far does our community go about actually disposing their rubbish properly and does it get recycled?
Mon Dec 28 2020
![Can surgical masks be reused? Can surgical masks be reused?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605693613_mask.jpg)
Can surgical masks be reused?
Health authorities say surgical masks must be thrown away after a single use, but environmental concerns are pushing some scientists to question this recommendation.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![5 zero-waste stores in Klang Valley for eco-friendly consumers 5 zero-waste stores in Klang Valley for eco-friendly consumers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598007612_zerowaste.jpg)
5 zero-waste stores in Klang Valley for eco-friendly consumers
Beginning your journey to becoming eco-friendlier should not be difficult with these zero-waste stores located just around Klang Valley.
Sat Aug 22 2020
![[OPINION] Why Joceline Tan is always wrong: Malaysia is aiming for 4Vs [OPINION] Why Joceline Tan is always wrong: Malaysia is aiming for 4Vs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/81543072289_TunMahathirForum.jpg)
[OPINION] Why Joceline Tan is always wrong: Malaysia is aiming for 4Vs
A seasoned analyst does what a seasoned analysts does: reuse the same optic, potentially, the same pool of political whisperers too.
Fri Dec 28 2018
![Zero Trash Year mission aims for a greener Earth Zero Trash Year mission aims for a greener Earth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71482997383_TinFongYunLauTz.jpg)
Zero Trash Year mission aims for a greener Earth
Embarking on a Zero Trash Year mission may leave skeptics wondering on the logic behind the whole idea, what more when one should not generate any waste for even one day.
Thu Dec 29 2016
![Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439439924_Pills.jpg)
Return unused medicine to avoid wastage - Health Minister
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam says medicine in packets that are not opened and not expired are safe to reuse.
Wed Aug 10 2016
![Apple accepting broken iPhone trade-ins Apple accepting broken iPhone trade-ins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51454744014_iPhone.jpg)
Apple accepting broken iPhone trade-ins
Handsets with broken screens, cameras and buttons are now part of the Apple Store's Reuse and Recycle program.
Sat Feb 06 2016
![Hidden gems in waste Hidden gems in waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51433322393_295x200.jpg)
Hidden gems in waste
Biji-biji.com practices the concept of 'upcycling' where wastes are reused to produce something new without using more energy.
Wed Jun 03 2015