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Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
WEBJan 11, 2021 · 2. Recycling rates are extremely low, and much of it is exported. Despite awareness-raising campaigns to encourage a 3R (reduce, reuse and recycle) mindset, and designating 2019 as a ‘Year towards zero waste’, Singapore’s domestic recycling rate dropped from 22 per cent in 2018 to 17 per cent in 2019 – only 4 per cent of plastic and …
Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures invests in Singapore-based …
WEBSingapore, January 27, 2021 – Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures announces its investment in Canopy Power, a Singapore-based company specializing in renewable microgrids. Canopy Power is one of Southeast Asia’s leading independent players with deep technical expertise in hybrid projects, involving both solar & battery technology, and digital solutions.
Olam appoints Shailendra Mishra as head of climate, environment …
WEBMar 27, 2022 · Mishra joins the Singapore-based agribusiness firm after more than four years with Asian School of Environment in Singapore, where he worked as a specialist in nature-based solutions for various systems including agriculture.
Sustainable Development Goals | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
WEBThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. At its heart are the 17 Goals, which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and ...
Explainer: What is carbon neutrality, and can it really be achieved ...
WEBJan 13, 2020 · The term “carbon neutral” is being increasingly slung around alongside phrases like “net zero emissions”. From paint manufacturers and the livestock industry, to banks and developers, more corporations in diverse industries are announcing plans to …
Small farms the key to Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability
WEBAug 20, 2024 · According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, in 2023, smallholder farmers dominated 26.4 per cent of the total area, a slight increase from 26.2 per cent in 2022. There are more than 300,000 oil palm smallholder farmers in Malaysia. These farmers typically manage less than 40 hectares of plantation and have shown remarkable …
22 brands called out for greenwashing in 2023 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 19, 2023 · News Year in review 2023. 22 brands called out for greenwashing in 2023. Western courtrooms grew busier processing cases of greenwashing. In Asia, regulators and policymakers also started to think seriously about how to police exaggerated sustainability claims. 2023 was a year in which more brands landed in serious legal hot water for …
18 brands called out for greenwashing in 2022 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 8, 2022 · As scrutiny intensified, even environmental groups were called out for greenwash. In 2022, different forms of greenwashing emerged, from labelling plastic products as green on Earth Day to fossil fuels firms "sportswashing" at tennis tournaments. Environmental groups were also lambasted for making suspect claims, particularly in the …