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No more single-use plastic bags at 16 retail chains from Oct 1
With the launch of the "Say No to Single-Use Plastics" campaign, Malaysia has taken a significant step towards a greener future. The Housing and Local Government Ministry, in collaboration with 16 retail chains, has pledged to eliminate single-use plastic bags from...
(Interview) PMI Packaging Sdn Bhd: Straw Products Achieving PAS9017 Criteria with Polymateria’s Resin+ Solution
-Admin : We’re excited to have PMI Packaging Sdn Bhd here today to discuss your recent achievement with Polymateria’s Resin+ solution. For our readers, Polymateria's biotransformation technology safely biotransforms common single-use plastic items, returning them to...
Singapore’s Mandatory Climate Reporting: A Crucial Step Toward Corporate Sustainability
Singapore’s bold decision to implement mandatory climate-related reporting for listed and large non-listed companies marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s sustainability journey. Starting in 2025, these companies will be required to disclose climate risks and...
Polymateria’s Biotransformation Technology: A Game-Changer in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
In the battle against global plastic pollution, Polymateria, a scale-up based at Imperial College London's White City Campus, has made remarkable strides with its groundbreaking biodegradable plastic technology. Recently securing £20 million in a Series B funding...
Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable “Barley Plastic”
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed an innovative biodegradable material made from barley starch and sugarbeet fiber. This new biocomposite offers a promising solution to the global plastic pollution crisis, as it decomposes naturally within two...
Malaysia to impose total ban on plastic bags by 2025
Malaysia’s Ambitious Plastic Bag Ban by 2025: Challenges and Progress The Malaysian government has set an ambitious goal to ban the use of plastic bags for retail purposes across all business sectors nationwide by 2025. This initiative, spearheaded by the Minister for...
Malaysia’s Carbon Market Milestone: A New Era of Environmental Leadership
Inauguration of the Malaysia Carbon Market Association On the heels of the second annual Malaysia Carbon Market Forum (MCMF), Malaysia marked a significant milestone with the official launch of the Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MCMA). The ceremony, led by Datuk...
Embracing the Green Electricity Tariff: A Pathway to Inclusive Clean Energy
A New Era of Clean Energy Accessibility In recent years, participating in the clean energy revolution has become more accessible and affordable. Where once individuals and businesses had to invest heavily in their own technology, today’s landscape offers new pathways...
Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap: A Vision for Transformation and Opportunity
The Accelerated Transition to Renewable Energy The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the global shift toward net-zero emissions, making renewable energy a prime focus for foreign direct investment (FDI). As industries and countries race to reduce their carbon...
Case study of FDI into renewable energy
The Accelerated Transition to Renewable Energy The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the global shift toward net-zero emissions, making renewable energy a prime focus for foreign direct investment (FDI). As industries and countries race to reduce their carbon...









