Singapore's beverage container return scheme launches April 1, with a six-month transition period for consumers to get ...

The deposit will be added to the price of the beverage and will be refunded when the empty bottle or can is returned at ...

The transition period was extended to six months following concerns that more time needed to run down existing inventory.

Beverage producers say they will struggle to clear existing stock and comply with new labelling requirements in time.

December 29, 2025 / Most companies still think of verification as a feature. A box to check. A report to generate when asked.

This isn’t just about lighting fires. Among those aware of the practice, nearly half had witnessed others burning plastic as ...

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impact ...

Glassware offers higher margins—industry estimates suggest glass bowls and storage boxes are typically priced 20–50% ...

Researchers say the problem comes from a "confluence of issues." New report finds emerging household practice linked to ...

Zimbabwe stands at a critical economic and environmental crossroads. Our development model remains largely extractive, wasteful and short-term, built on a linear economic system that takes ...

In October 2024 the council voted to not change its general waste collection schedule, which means it will stay a fortnightly ...

In the “new metal era,” an increasing number of minerals are being classified as “essential” due to demands from defense, ...