Chemicals and Waste

The Rough Patch of India’s Plastic Ban 1 min read

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The Rough Patch of India’s Plastic Ban

by Nazalea Kusuma 3 years ago

Starting July 2022, certain single-use plastic products are illegal in India. However, the country is underprepared.... Read More

Octopus: Improving the Quality of Life for the Waste Management Ecosystem 1 min read

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Octopus: Improving the Quality of Life for the Waste Management Ecosystem

by Aliyah Assegaf 3 years ago

An ethical collection system that produces a significant, practical, and effective manner to help local waste stakeholders in Indonesia.... Read More

E-Waste Management Efforts in Singapore 1 min read

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E-Waste Management Efforts in Singapore

by Kresentia Madina 3 years ago

Singapore’s zero waste mission includes a collaborative electronic waste management through government initiatives, startup innovations, and citizen participation. ... Read More

Waste Management of the Maldives’ Landfill Island Is in Progress 1 min read

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Waste Management of the Maldives’ Landfill Island Is in Progress

by Kresentia Madina 4 years ago

Phase 1 of the Maldives government project to create a solid waste management system for the country's landfill on Thilafushi island has been completed. ... Read More

The Lawsuit for Clean Air Against the Thailand Government 1 min read

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The Lawsuit for Clean Air Against the Thailand Government

by Nazalea Kusuma 4 years ago

Seven civil society groups in Thailand filed a lawsuit against the government for neglect in protecting citizens’ rights to clean air. ... Read More

Trash Talking the Urban Waste Management 1 min read

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Trash Talking the Urban Waste Management

by Kamil Ghiffary 4 years ago

Waste problems are imminent and dangerous, it is time to take trash seriously. ... Read More

Hair vs. Oil Spill, for the Environment 1 min read

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Hair vs. Oil Spill, for the Environment

by Nazalea Kusuma 4 years ago

Our hair might be a more sustainable alternative to cleanup oil in our waterways. ... Read More

Australia Launches A National Battery Recycling Scheme 1 min read

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Australia Launches A National Battery Recycling Scheme

by Kresentia Madina 4 years ago

Batteries need to be properly disposed of and recycled to avoid environmental harm. Australia makes a national battery recycling stewardship scheme called B-cycle.... Read More

Levi’s New Jeans Are Old 1 min read

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Levi’s New Jeans Are Old

by Nazalea Kusuma 4 years ago

Levi’s is set to launch the more sustainable version of its most iconic product, the 501 Original, using recycled old jeans. ... Read More

Tiktok & “Green Influencers”: Can They Make an Impact? 1 min read

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Tiktok & “Green Influencers”: Can They Make an Impact?

by Tia Hanifa 4 years ago

Tiktok is no longer only known for dance challenges and lip-syncing. Now, among others, it houses a growing number of videos on climate change and sustainable practices steadily gaining millions of views. This article explores whether this form of activism is to be encouraged.... Read More