Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
AWANI Tonight: 10th April 2024
#AWANITonight with Cynthia Ng
- Gaza: Netanyahu is making a mistake - Biden
- Plastic waste: Fixing a broken recycling system
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- Gaza: Netanyahu is making a mistake - Biden
- Plastic waste: Fixing a broken recycling system
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Wed Apr 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: How is the waste crisis impacting Malaysia?
As a destination for imported waste, Malaysia faces challenges in managing the influx. Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan discusses the broken recycling system and shifting the narrative to plastic production reduction.
Wed Apr 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
UN study finds the world produces more e-waste every year
There are dangers for the environment because electronic waste can contain toxic additives and hazardous substances.
Thu Mar 21 2024
The Future Is Female: Kloth Circularity - Waste Not, Want Not
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil & gas, and household are among the largest contributors to fabric waste. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Nik Suzila Nik Hassan and Sarah Kedah, co-founders of Kloth Circularity, about their mission to keep fabrics out of our landfills.
Sun Feb 25 2024
Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business, but recycling them is tricky as they depend on fossil fuel-based materials.
Sat Jan 20 2024
Seeking a life with less waste
It is all part of the zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle of reusing, repurposing as well as reducing plastic.
Sat Dec 09 2023
M'sia, Spain forge ahead in science, technology and innovation through MYSIP collaboration
This innovative, ecological and low-cost solution has significant potential in waste management and recycling technology markets.
Mon Nov 27 2023
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste
Upcycling refers to reusing an object in a new way without degrading the material it is made from, as opposed to recycling.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
Only 14 pct of plastic packaging is collected for recycling; reliance on recycling alone will not solve the waste problem.
Sun Feb 05 2023
[COLUMNIST] E-Waste: A gnawing problem in Malaysia
Recycling e-waste is critical to meet the growing demand for electronics and for environmental safety.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study
Virgin production of non-recycled plastic is rapidly rising as the petrochemical industry expands, lowering costs.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Proses penamaan calon berlangsung 9 pagi ini
Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) membuka tirai hari ini dengan bermulanya proses penamaan calon di Dewan Serbaguna Dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Bebaskan pasaran buruh dari perangkap gaji berasaskan kelayakan akademik - Penganalisis
Malaysia harus beralih ke arah penetapan gaji berdasarkan kompetensi pekerja.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Raja Charles III sambung tugas awam minggu depan
Raja Britain, Raja Charles ketiga akan meneruskan tugas awamnya minggu depan setelah cataT perubahan baik dalam rawatan kanser. Baginda akan memulakan dengan lawatan simbolik ke pusat rawatan kanser.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin di kampus universiti AS
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin tercetus di beberapa kampus utama Amerika Syarikat. Pelajar menuntut gencatan senjata kekal dan menekan Washington untuk menamatkan sumbangan dana tentera kepada Israel.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Dakwaan Israel: PBB masih siasat 8 individu
Pasukan Khas PBB menutup satu kes dan menggantung tiga kes berhubung dakwaan terhadap 12 petugas UNRWA yang terlibat dengan Hamas, susulan kekurangan bukti dari Israel.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Hamas mahu gencatan senjata bersyarat
Hamas komited kuatkuasa gencatan senjata dalam perang dengan Israel, namun dengan syarat yang dituntut.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Penghidap kanser tulang impikan telefon bimbit
Siti Zubaidah, calon SPM yang mengidap kanser tulang, bercita-cita memiliki telefon bimbit untuk merakam kenangan sebelum pergi. Petronas merealisasikan impian ini melalui program 50 Dreams.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Malaysia seru pihak terlibat supaya bertenang dan minta siasatan dijalankan terhadap isu kemanusiaan di Gaza
Malaysia seru semua pihak yang terlibat supaya bertenang dan menghentikan tindakan provokatif yang boleh memburukkan lagi konflik di rantau Asia Barat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu bermula hari ini
PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu dimulakan hari ini dengan proses penamaan calon di Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor. Calon dari parti serta calon bebas boleh serahkan borang pencalonan mulai jam 9 pagi.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Michelle Yeoh terima penghormatan tertinggi Amerika
Michelle Yeoh akan dianugerahkan Pingat Kebebasan Presiden oleh Presiden Joe Biden pada majlis rasmi di White House pada 3 Mei depan.
Fri Apr 26 2024