Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 2) — Mission to End Single-Use Plastic Culture
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hema Sulakshana Mahadevan, Public Engagement Campaigner for Greenpeace Malaysia.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Consider This: Plastic Pollution (Part 1) — Fighting to End Plastic Waste Colonialism
This year’s Earth Day aims to shine a spotlight on the plastic pollution crisis. Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced annually—50% of which is for single-use purposes, while only 16% of plastics and plastic packaging are actually recycled. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Wong Pui Yi, Research Consultant with The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
Mon Apr 22 2024
AWANI Tonight: How is the waste crisis impacting Malaysia?
As a destination for imported waste, Malaysia faces challenges in managing the influx. Greenpeace’s Hema Mahadevan discusses the broken recycling system and shifting the narrative to plastic production reduction.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Fully residential religious schools in Perak not allowed to use plastic bottles, packaging
The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Malaysia says no to single-use plastic
Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.
Fri Jun 02 2023
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Jordan's plastic trash turned into art with a message
A bottle littered in a valley will take up to 450 years to decompose, Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan said.
Sun Jun 12 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
PM urges all to make sustainable practices a way of life
Ismail Sabri said good practices like avoiding single-use plastics and saving on energy resources should be inculcated as a way of life.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Drinks firms spooked as India refuses to exempt some plastic straws from ban
The ban is part of India's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic trash that chokes rivers and drains.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, cups may face ban in England, government says
The full list of single-use items under review and other consultation details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Sat Aug 28 2021
Nigerian teen climate activists create fashion from waste to fight pollution
The aim is to enable water to flow around the waterway that was constructed to prevent flooding in the city's Sangotedo district.
Mon Apr 26 2021
After taking on plastic, Bali sisters want bar raised on climate action
The campaign has grown internationally, with Bali leading the way in Indonesia banning single-use plastic bags.
Tue Oct 20 2020
English shops to double charge for single-use plastic bags to 10p
In England the charges will now apply to all retailers, not just those with more than 250 staff members, and the charge will be increased to 10p per bag.
Mon Aug 31 2020
Tentera Israel arah penduduk Palestin berpindah dari Rafah
Arahan berpindah itu dikeluarkan menerusi risalah yang digugurkan dari udara.
Sun May 12 2024
Bas terbalik di lebuh raya PLUS, 41 penumpang terselamat
Seramai 41 penumpang termasuk pemandu terselamat setelah bas persiaran yang dinaiki mereka terbabas lalu terbalik di kilometer 264.5 lebuhraya utara selatan (PLUS), arah selatan hari ini.
Sun May 12 2024
Wartawan baharu perlu aktif turun padang, elak ‘cerita’ disampaikan hambar
Pengamal media perlu aktif turun lapangan bagi mencari bahan berita lebih tulen tanpa perlu bergantung sepenuhnya kepada maklumat diperoleh atau dikongsikan melalui media sosial.
Sun May 12 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Dijangka catat dagangan dalam julat kecil
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sun May 12 2024
Laporan Amerika dedahkan Israel salah guna bantuan senjata
Pentadbiran Joe Biden mendapati Israel menggunakan bantuan senjata dari AS tanpa mengikut lunas undang-undang antarabangsa.
Sun May 12 2024
Peningkatan perdagangan borong, runcit bukti ekosistem ekonomi segar, progresif - Armizan
Nilai jualan perdagangan borong dan runcit yang meningkat sebanyak 5.2 peratus pada Mac tahun ini menunjukkan ekosistem perekonomian domestik negara berada dalam keadaan segar dan progresif.
Sun May 12 2024
Bas terbalik di lebuh raya PLUS, 41 penumpang terselamat
Bas pesiaran membawa penumpang dari Kupang, Kedah terbalik di KM264.5 Lebuh Raya Utara Selatan (PLUS), arah selatan.
Sun May 12 2024
Bayi sembilan bulan, ibu antara tiga maut dalam kemalangan di Semporna
Seorang ibu bersama bayi dan seorang warga emas wanita maut dalam kemalangan melibatkan dua kenderaan, pada Sabtu.
Sun May 12 2024
Perbincangan perjanjian pandemik diteruskan selepas tarikh akhir: WHO
Kerajaan-kerajaan di seluruh dunia bersetuju lanjutkan perbincangan selama dua minggu lagi mengenai perjanjian penting berhubung pengendalian pandemik masa depan.
Sun May 12 2024
Selepas 25 tahun, pastikan PKR kekal relevan dalam setiap generasi - Naib Presiden
PKR kini berdepan cabaran memastikan parti itu sentiasa relevan dalam setiap generasi khususnya golongan muda.
Sun May 12 2024