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Which Green Actions Really Reduce Climate Emissions?
If you think recycling as much as possible is the best way to cut your carbon footprint – think again. It’s actually a fair way down the list. Having fewer children is one of the most effective actions in reducing…
Consumers and Business Concerned About Plastic Waste but Expect Governments to Do More
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Food Industry Asia (FIA) today released a regional survey of consumers and food and beverage businesses across South-East Asia that shows a significant disconnect between expectation and action on reducing plastic waste. The…
US Top of the Garbage Pile in Global Waste Crisis
The world produces over two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste every year, enough to fill over 800,000 Olympic sized swimming pools. Per head of population the worst offenders are the US, as Americans produce three times the global average…
Malaysia to Send Plastic Waste Back to UK and Other Foreign Countries
The Malaysian Government has ordered several thousand tonnes of imported plastic waste to be sent back to the countries it came from, including the UK and US. Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin said Malaysia, along with many other developing countries,…
Hong Kong Is at the Heart of Global Wildlife Trafficking
Hong Kong is a small autonomous territory with fewer than 7.5 million residents. Yet this bustling urban center in southeastern China is at the very center of the global wildlife trafficking trade, according to local experts. “Hong Kong’s illegal wildlife…
Heineken Brews Up Water Reduction Pledge
Heineken has pledged to reduce its water usage and treat 100% of the water used for brewing by 2030. Its ‘Every Drop’ water ambitions – developed in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal – aims to maximise water circularity…
European Commission Concludes Palm Oil Is Environmentally Damaging
The European Commission has concluded palm oil is environmentally damaging and results in excessive deforestation. The decision means it is likely to be removed from transport biofuels as it will not contribute to EU renewable transport targets for national governments.…