[ad_1] The spectre of climate change is rapidly intensifying. Disasters that befall communities, society and citizens require urgent attention. The United Nations Environment Programme is working towards tackling the “triple…
Tag: plastic waste
Our planet is choking on plastic
[ad_1] According to the UNEP, 3.3 million tons of plastic waste is produced in Pakistan each year. 250 million tons of garbage consists of plastic bottles, pet bottles and food…
Is recycling plastic pointless? Hard truths about what happens to your recyclable waste
[ad_1] Some shopping centres in Singapore have segregated bins for different recyclable materials. But sustainability professional Kavickumar Muruganathan noted that shopping centres are typically projects initiated by large developers with…
IN FOCUS: Can the supermarket bag charge break Singapore’s plastic addiction?
[ad_1] NUS’ Dr Tong similarly said that to achieve a sustainable waste management system in Singapore, it would be helpful “if we can be more intentional about how we treat…