National Jan 14, 2022
Japan to cut plastic waste from April via new Cabinet ordinance
Companies that handed out more than 5 tons of disposable plastic items to customers in the previous fiscal year will be subject to the measure.
World Dec 22, 2021
Scientists found that all of their samples collected over several months contained microplastics and discovered sources as far away as North Africa and North America.
Business Nov 1, 2021
Trash and burn: Big brands' new plastic waste plan faces skepticism
by Joe Brock, Yuddy Cahya Budiman, John Geddie and Valerie Volcovici
Experts say that burning plastic in cement kilns, a practice firms are promoting, emits harmful emissions and amounts to swapping one dirty fuel for another.
Asia Pacific Oct 6, 2021
At the forefront of the race to find alternatives to plastic, jute has made its mark as a strong contender, but India will have to upgrade its production methods to meet global demands.
Business Sep 19, 2021
A number of Japanese firms have recently turned to paper as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic products, from water-resistant cardboard boxes to small hangers. The move comes as the government looks to enforce a law to improve the country's plastic recycling practices and ...
World Sep 6, 2021
The market price may be cheap, but plastic severely damages society, the environment and the economy, says report.
Asia Pacific Aug 31, 2021
Plastic threatens migratory species in Asia-Pacific, U.N. says
Because these creatures encounter different environments — including industrialized and polluted areas — they are likely at risk of higher exposure to plastics and associated contaminants.
Business Aug 23, 2021
New law to require shops in Japan to reduce use of 12 plastic products
Disposable spoons, toothbrushes and hangers are among the plastic products to be subject to a mandatory usage reduction starting next April.
National Aug 9, 2021
Aluminum cans slowly replace plastics to tackle marine pollution
Drinks makers are switching away from plastic bottles, which have a lower "horizontal recycling" rate than cans.
Commentary / World Aug 3, 2021
by Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng
If we do not abandon the “take-make-waste” consumption pattern by 2050, we will need the equivalent of almost three Earths to provide enough natural resources to sustain current lifestyles.
World / Science & Health Aug 2, 2021
The recycling myth: Big Oil’s plastic waste solution littered with failure
by Joe Brock, Valerie Volcovici and John Geddie
While residents have dutifully packaged up their trash, expecting it to be put to a green use, many have been left disappointed.