Volunteers collect food for needy to tackle Ramadan waste
Malaysia is expected to see a 15% increase in waste during the fasting month and generate nearly 20 tonnes of food waste daily, according to government figures.
China’s mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
Near-daily testing is the most commonly used weapon in an anti-virus arsenal that includes snap lockdowns and forced quarantines when just a few cases are detected.
Hong Kong’s mandatory Covid testing in schools fuels plastic waste woes
Rapid antigen tests tests are already washing up on the pristine beaches of the Soko islands, located to the far southwest of the city.
Scientists find microplastics in blood for first time
Half of the blood samples showed traces of PET plastic, widely used to make drink bottles, while more than a third had polystyrene, used for disposable food containers and many other products.
Plastic bag charge won’t cut it, says activist in anti-pollution push
A more effective approach would be a holistic one targeted at enforcing alternative delivery systems based on re-use and refill.
