The Future of US Packaging: Compostable Solutions in a Sustainability-Driven Market

by ecadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | ESG

The US packaging industry is entering a period of structural change. Rising environmental awareness, evolving consumer expectations, and tightening regulations are reshaping how packaging is designed, produced, and disposed of. Within this transition, compostable...

Perak’s Plastic Bag Ban: Why RM0.20 Failed — and What the 2026 Ban Signals for Investors and Industry

by ecadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | ESG

Perak’s decision to move towards a full ban on single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2026 is more than an environmental gesture. It is a quiet acknowledgement that price signals alone — especially weak ones — do not drive behavioural change, and that regulatory...

Why ESG Is No Longer Just a Sustainability Story — And Why Marketing Must Lead

by ecadmin | Dec 30, 2025 | ESG

For many organisations today, sustainability is no longer optional. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become a basic requirement for doing business, not just a reputational add-on. Across industries, companies are investing heavily in ESG...

[OPINION] Indonesia pushes biodegradable plastic to tackle waste crisis

by ecadmin | Dec 30, 2025 | ESG

July 2025, Indonesia is stepping up efforts to address its plastic waste crisis by promoting the development and use of biodegradable plastics through biotransformation technology. According to Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, this technology uses living...

Asia’s Anti-Plastic Push Is Creating a Strong Case for Biodegradable Packaging

by ecadmin | Dec 30, 2025 | ESG

Across Asia, the fight against plastic pollution is entering a more decisive phase. Since 2020, governments have moved beyond awareness campaigns and recycling slogans, introducing concrete regulations that directly affect how packaging is produced, used, and priced....