Cigarette butts, oyster sacks, airbags: the craziest objects that have been transformed into fashion pieces
Here are three polluting everyday objects that might inspire you ahead of World Recycling Day.
Sat Mar 19 2022
The clothing collection made with recycled airbags
With the help of this device, the designer has crafted pieces including loose pants and a hooded puffer jacket.
Sun Sep 05 2021
US orders Ford to recall 3 mln vehicles with Takata airbags
NHTSA has confirmed 18 fatalities in the United States due to Takata airbag explosions and hundreds of additional injuries.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Honda Malaysia recalls 419 units of Civic Type R over Takata airbags
Honda Malaysia said the company was extending its proactive measures to ensure customers' safety, which was its priority.
Tue May 09 2017
BMW to recall nearly 200,000 cars in China
Gas generators in the defective airbags of the recalled cars could break unexpectedly, creating debris that poses a threat to riders' safety.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Nissan recalls 3.8 million cars over faulty airbags
The recall covers 2013-2017 including some Nissan Altima, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra and Rogue models.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Takata airbag fault due to moisture - Investigators
Those findings are in line with long-held suspicions that the chemical used to inflate Takata airbags can be unstable, especially in hot and humid conditions.
Wed Feb 24 2016
Honda, Takata settle airbag suits, lose round in class action case
A US judge has rejected a bid by air bag manufacturer Takata Corp and Honda Motor Co to toss out a class-action lawsuit on behalf of millions of owners with potentially faulty airbag inflators.
Fri Dec 04 2015
US fines Takata record $200 million over faulty airbags
US auto safety regulators announced a record $200 million civil fine against Takata on Tuesday for providing inadequate and inaccurate information about its dangerously explosive airbags.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Honda Malaysia extends precautionary update to another 143,970 units
The models affected are the City (2006-2012), Civic (2006-2011), Civic Hybrid (2007-2011), CR-V (2007-2011YM), Insight (2011-2012), Jazz (2009-2012) and Stream (2007-2012).
Fri Jul 10 2015
Honda recalls another 4.5 million cars over exploding airbags
Japanese automaker Honda on Thursday said it was recalling another 4.5 million vehicles globally, as a scare over a deadly defect in Takata-made airbags widens.
Thu Jul 09 2015
Toyota, Nissan recall 6.5 mn cars globally over exploding airbag fears
Toyota recalls 5 million vehicles from 35 models globally produced between March 2003 and November 2007, while Nissan recalls 1.56 million vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags.
Wed May 13 2015
GM recalls 33,000 Chevy Cruzes over faulty airbags
Potentially faulty airbags manufactured by Takata had already triggered the recall of millions of vehicles around the world.
Fri Jun 27 2014
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024