[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...

Replacing Wax-Coated Papers in the Kitchen with Bio Plastic Alternatives

by ecadmin | Nov 30, 2025 | ESG

Ditch Wax-Coated Papers in the Kitchen: Why They Aren’t as Safe as You Think Many households rely on wax paper and parchment paper for cooking and food preparation, believing they are harmless conveniences. However, a closer look reveals that these coated papers may...

(Event Coverage) Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP) 2025

by ecadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | Industry 4.0

On 15 October 2025, delegates from the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) Johor attended the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) event — marking another year of participation by MPMA Johor members in this leading regional industry platform....

[OPINION] California signs law banning all plastic bags at grocery stores

by ecadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | ESG

In a decisive step toward environmental reform, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that bans all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores starting in 2026 — effectively ending the long-standing “paper or plastic” question at checkout counters. The...