[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....

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....