Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Clean Thaipusam's crusade for a litter-free, zero-waste celebration
Volunteers segregate fruits left by devotees, turning waste into a beneficial resource for animals
Thu Jan 25 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
Zero waste theatre seeks to show we all can act for change
The Greenhouse Theatre, billed as Britain's first zero waste theatre is staging plays over summer months to reduce the need for electricity.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Perak secures RM100 million investment from China
The Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) in Perak, is set to witness the establishment of a RM40 million Zero Waste Facility processing plant.
Mon May 08 2023
Could this AI-guided compost bin reduce food waste?
This invention aims to help consumers to be more aware and vigilant when it comes to food waste.
Fri May 05 2023
Powder power: a zero-waste solution in evolution
On International Day of Zero Waste, we look at why powder might be your new best friend when it comes to constructing a beauty panoply.
Thu Mar 30 2023
UN adopts Turkiye's 'zero waste' resolution
The resolution of the General Assembly declared March 30 as International Day of Zero Waste.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Why Slovenia is a shining example when it comes to ecotourism
Are you looking for a last-minute vacation destination that's a haven for ecotourism? Then Slovenia could be the place for you.
Sun Aug 14 2022
The zero waste, zero impact shirt giving dormant stock a new lease of life
The brand seeks to create timeless clothes made with natural materials exclusively from dormant stock without impacting the planet.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Scientists are investigating the microplastics that get into our food
Through human activities, 8 million tonnes of plastic make their way every year into the oceans.
Fri May 28 2021
On a retro style milk truck, London entrepreneur chases a 'zero waste' future
Shone calculates that her service has eliminated the need for at least 12,700 pieces of plastic since it launched in August.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Avoid being 'trashy'
While recycling bins are seen in most public areas, how far does our community go about actually disposing their rubbish properly and does it get recycled?
Mon Dec 28 2020
From gift wrap to decorations: Four tips for an eco-friendly holiday
From decorations to the menu to seasonal gifts, here are some eco-friendly solutions for the end-of-year festivities.
Wed Dec 09 2020
5 zero-waste stores in Klang Valley for eco-friendly consumers
Beginning your journey to becoming eco-friendlier should not be difficult with these zero-waste stores located just around Klang Valley.
Sat Aug 22 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024