AWANI Tonight: Moving away from single-use plastics, towards a just transition
In efforts to shift away from single-use plastics, Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan says measures must be taken to ensure a just transition for workers in the sector.
Thu Jul 04 2024
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
AWANI Tonight: 2 July 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
1. Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman takes over investigations on viral images
2. Creating the right framework to phase out single-use plastics
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708661351_TBSULTANNAZRINSH.jpg)
Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Malaysia says no to single-use plastic Malaysia says no to single-use plastic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665189791_pasaraya.jpg)
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic
Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657166644_INDIA.jpg)
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654857701_MariaNissan.jpg)
Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message
A bottle littered in a valley will take up to 450 years to decompose, Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan said.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032 US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654755706_PLASTIC.jpg)
US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032
Government departments have to develop plans to switch over to alternatives, such as biodegradable and compostable materials.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650607042_TBHARIBUMI.jpg)
PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life
Ismail Sabri said good practices like avoiding single-use plastics and saving on energy resources should be inculcated as a way of life.
Fri Apr 22 2022
![Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649408248_INDIA.jpg)
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
#AWANIJr: #BreakUpWithPlastics!
Kempen Hindari Plastik Sekali Guna sedang giat dijalankan dan merupakan salah satu usaha kerajaan selaras dengan Malaysia’s Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics, 2018-2030. Tujuan kempen ini adalah untuk menggalakkan rakyat Malaysia khususnya mengurangkan penggunaan plastik sekali guna melalui beberapa kaedah seperti menggantikan penggunaan beg plastik dengan beg yang boleh digunakan beberapa kali, membawa botol air sendiri, membawa bekas sendiri untuk membeli makanan dan sebagainya. Kali ini adik Ridha Sariy Mohd Sharu Anuar 14, kru Semerbak TV, TV PSS SMK Kampung Baru Kerteh, Terengganu akan membawa anda melihat aktiviti-aktiviti yang telah dilakukan oleh Kelab Pencinta Alam SMK Kampung Baru Kerteh dalam menjayakan program ini.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, cups may face ban in England, government says Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, cups may face ban in England, government says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71630121162_plastic.jpg)
Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, cups may face ban in England, government says
The full list of single-use items under review and other consultation details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![Nigerian teen climate activists create fashion from waste to fight pollution Nigerian teen climate activists create fashion from waste to fight pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619172848_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigerian teen climate activists create fashion from waste to fight pollution
The aim is to enable water to flow around the waterway that was constructed to prevent flooding in the city's Sangotedo district.
Mon Apr 26 2021
![After taking on plastic, Bali sisters want bar raised on climate action After taking on plastic, Bali sisters want bar raised on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603156849_BADUNG.jpg)
After taking on plastic, Bali sisters want bar raised on climate action
The campaign has grown internationally, with Bali leading the way in Indonesia banning single-use plastic bags.
Tue Oct 20 2020
![English shops to double charge for single-use plastic bags to 10p English shops to double charge for single-use plastic bags to 10p](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598839060_plasticbags.jpg)
English shops to double charge for single-use plastic bags to 10p
In England the charges will now apply to all retailers, not just those with more than 250 staff members, and the charge will be increased to 10p per bag.
Mon Aug 31 2020