Biodegradable, upcycled or sustainable, the world of sneakers is going green
The fashion industry is coming up with all kinds of ideas and techniques to reinvent this wardrobe staple to help make it greener.
Sat Mar 11 2023
'Home compostable' plastic packaging is largely greenwashing, study says
In the fight against plastic pollution, more and more brands are promising "biodegradable" and "home compostable" packaging.
Sun Nov 13 2022
US to ban single-use plastics on public lands by 2032
Government departments have to develop plans to switch over to alternatives, such as biodegradable and compostable materials.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Puma is working on a biodegradable version of its 'Suede' sneaker
"Re: Suede - No Time For Waste" pilot, aims to optimize waste management in the footwear industry.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Uganda start-up bets big on banana waste
TexFad is using natural banana fibre to produce environmentally friendly items such as carpets and biodegradable hair extensions.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Instead of polluting the oceans, this face mask turns into flowers
A Dutch designer has come up with a biodegradable mask which, can be planted to bring flowers to your garden.
Tue Mar 23 2021
PEKA calls govt to reconsider use of disposable glove in clothing stores
Shariffa Sabrina urged to not ignore the long-term effect on the environment in the fight against COVID-19.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Soon, you can drink your Coca-Cola from a paper bottle
Coca-Cola enlisted its Brussels-based innovation lab to create a totally new packaging concept for its first bottle made out of paper.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Foods of the future set to green taste buds
A trend among the young generation is to take ingredients that are not highly prized and to add value.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Miss Earth Malaysia expects to come up with own biodegradable sanitary pads by year-end
The newly crowned Miss Earth Malaysia 2020/21, Dr Nisha Thayananthan expects to come up with her own brand of biodegradable sanitary pads by year-end.
Sat Oct 10 2020
Mushrooms make better packaging than recycled cardboard
Serious research has now succeeded in transforming the fungus into a fully compostable equivalent of cardboard.
Fri Sep 25 2020
New Miss Earth Malaysia aims to plant more trees, donate biodegradable items to needy
Dr Nisha said Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (PEKA) had planted more than 20,000 forest trees to save the environment.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Sri Lanka to ban imports of plastic goods to protect elephants
Plastic in Sri Lankan landfills is a major killer of elephants, with autopsies showing kilos of it in the stomachs of animals who died.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Pristine Plastic Powers, Lessons from Thong Guan Industries
AWANI Review's Luqman Hariz gets a lesson in plastics propriety from Thong Guan Industries GM Alvin Ang great-grandson of the august companys founder.
Wed Jan 03 2018
Good response to biodegradable plastic, paper bag switch
Some traders and hawkers had yet to oblige but noted that the ruling was still in transition before being fully enforced on Sept 1.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024