Chemicals and Waste Archives - Green Network Asia

racks of plastic packaged beverages in a supermarket

Regulating Businesses to Reduce Plastic Usage in the Philippines

by Dinda Rahmania November 8, 2024

The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read more

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Recent Study Reveals New Biodegradable Plastic Alternative to Styrofoam

by Dinda Rahmania October 23, 2024

Researchers in Massachusetts discovered a new biodegradable plastic alternative that degrades quicker when tested in seawater.... Read more

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Looking into Household Waste Behavior Change

by Nazalea Kusuma September 27, 2024

Tackling urban waste requires addressing it from every level, including household waste. Behavior change is needed, so how can we achieve it?... Read more

Pakistan’s Marine Protected Areas to Support Marine Conservation

by Kresentia Madina September 17, 2024

Pakistan designated Astola Island and Churna Island as Marine Protected Areas to strengthen conservation efforts and tackle pollution issues. ... Read more

The State of Global Waste

by Dinda Rahmania August 30, 2024

A report from UNEP and ISWA highlights the impacts of the global waste problem and how to counter them. ... Read more

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The Tz´ununya´ Collective, Indigenous Mayan Women Who Protect Lake Atitlán

by Nazalea Kusuma August 2, 2024

Indigenous women in the Tz’ununya’ Collective protect Lake Atitlán through litigation and grassroots community actions.... Read more

Upholding the Machángara River’s Rights of Nature Against Pollution

by Nazalea Kusuma July 26, 2024

A court ruling affirmed the violated rights of nature of the Machángara River in Ecuador due to pollution and neglect by the municipality.... Read more