California to Ban Plastic Bags in 2026 – Stores Face $5,000 Fines

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | ESG

California is taking a major step to fight plastic pollution. Starting in 2026, all single-use plastic bags will be banned, and stores that ignore the law could be fined up to $5,000 per day. What’s Changing in NapaNapa County will ban plastic carryout bags in...

Cybersecurity 2026: The Age of Quantum, AI, and Web 4.0

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | Industry 4.0

By 2026, cybersecurity will look radically different. The convergence of quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 is set to reshape how organizations protect data, infrastructure, and operations. Agentic AI Takes the HelmAutonomous AI agents are moving beyond simple...

Sirim Aims to Certify 2,000 Companies with ESG Standards by Year-End

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | ESG

Sirim Bhd is targeting to certify around 2,000 Malaysian companies with environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related certification by the end of this year, as part of efforts to prepare local industries for increasingly stringent global market expectations....

[OPINION] Malaysia’s Plastic Waste Import Ban Pushes Cosmetics Industry Towards Local Solutions

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | ESG

In July 2025, Malaysia’s Federal Government has officially banned plastic waste imports from 16 countries, including the United States. This move, which encompasses recycled plastics commonly used in cosmetics and personal care packaging, disrupts a key supply chain...

England Bans Plastic Wet Wipes to Protect Rivers, Coasts, and Wildlife

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | ESG

November 2025, England has officially passed a new law banning the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, marking a major step in the fight against plastic pollution in rivers and seas. The legislation, driven by widespread public support and mounting...