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...

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...

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...