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Japan eyes reducing plastic waste by 25% by 2030

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14-Oct-18 The Japanese government is announcing an ambitious plan to cut plastic waste by 25 percent over the next decade while promoting environmentally friendly bioplastics. Japan produces the largest amount of plastic waste per capita after the United States. [image: Getty Images]

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Thai officials discuss imposing a fee on plastic bags

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01-Oct-18 Thai officials believe charging for plastic shopping bags could help greatly to cut the amount of plastic used in the kingdom, which has been rated as one of the worst sources of plastic in the world's oceans. [image: AFP / Romeo Gacad]

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Malaysia to ban single-use plastic

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26-Sep-18 The Malaysian government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. The plan will also offer suggestions for manufacturers on transitioning to alternatives such as reusable straws and other eco-friendly products. [image: WWF-Malaysia]

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