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Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms

Cambodia 'upcycler' turns tonnes of plastic bottles into brooms

For past 11 months they have transformed around 40 tonnes of discarded plastic bottles, about 5,000 bottles per day, by "upcycling" them.
Sun Feb 18 2024
In upcycling drive, South African designers give new life to Western fashion waste

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
Jeans are going green with more sustainable models that are kinder to the planet

Jeans are going green with more sustainable models that are kinder to the planet

More and more brands are working to make jeans greener and more sustainable, but consumers have a role to play too.
Sat Apr 29 2023
The sneakers made from vintage windbreakers

The sneakers made from vintage windbreakers

This upcycling boom is giving a new life to waste of all kinds, while considerably reducing its impact on the environment.
Sat Apr 22 2023
Turning ocean waste into sustainable clothing

Turning ocean waste into sustainable clothing

From tires to fishing nets to the billions of pieces of plastic floating in the oceans, marine pollution is an ecological disaster.
Sat Apr 08 2023
How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming

How 'warming stripes' became the new symbol of global warming

Are you ready to wear a T-shirt made from old curtains, a jacket that had a previous life as an upholstery fabric?
Sun Nov 27 2022
Could the veggie burgers of the future be made from trash?

Could the veggie burgers of the future be made from trash?

Future recipes for these "alt meat" products could drive down environmental impacts even further by upcycling waste products.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Three ways to make your wardrobe greener on Earth Day

Three ways to make your wardrobe greener on Earth Day

From upcycling to clothing repair and rental, here's a look at some of the ways you can make your wardrobe greener.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles

Trash to treasure: Thailand makes COVID-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles

Thailand is turning trash into treasure by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Upcycling could be part of the solution to the planet's troubles

Upcycling could be part of the solution to the planet's troubles

Upcycling is essentially 'recycling from the top,' an even more ethical and green approach than second hand.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion

Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion

For one Taiwanese designer, inspiration comes from upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Hidden gems in waste

Hidden gems in waste

Biji-biji.com practices the concept of 'upcycling' where wastes are reused to produce something new without using more energy.
Wed Jun 03 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024