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Environment 6 years ago

Plastic bottles vs aluminum cans: Who'll win the global water fight?

Global bottled water giants are ramping up trials of easily recyclable aluminium cans to replace plastic that pollutes the world's seas. Sound like a slam-dunk for the environment? Not entirely.

City 6 years ago

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Eco-friendly people are bringing their own bottles. The question is, where to fill them?

Public facilities for refilling empty water bottles are scarce in the capital, posing a separate challenge for eco-friendly residents.

News 6 years ago

San Francisco airport bans sale of plastic bottles

San Francisco International Airport is banning the sale of single-use plastic bottles and will require fliers to buy refillable bottles if they're not already carrying their own, US media reported on Friday.

Entertainment 6 years ago

David Attenborough thanks Glastonbury for plastic bottle ban

The world renowned naturalist David Attenborough appeared on the stage at Glastonbury on Sunday to praise its ban on single-use plastic bottles, delighting festival goers who have instead queued for tap water.

Environment 6 years ago

Glastonbury's plastic bottle ban tested by hot weather

Britain's Glastonbury Festival is greener and cleaner after banning the sale of single-use plastic bottles in the hope of inspiring long-term change - even in the middle of a heatwave that forced some music fans to queue for water.

Environment 6 years ago

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Fashion gets environmental in ‘Laut Kita’

Indonesian label Sejauh Mata Memandang is getting in gear for plastic-free oceans and polyester-free wardrobes with its latest collection launch-cum-exhibition.

Entertainment 6 years ago

‘Game of Thrones’ finale scene tarnished by plastic bottles

It looks like Westeros has to up its zero-waste game.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Indonesia Fashion Week designers use plastic waste as materials

One of the showcasing designers, Risza Novianty from fashion house SAO by Risza, uses recycled plastic bottles as a main material. The plastic bottles were processed and combined with traditional woven cloth with natural coloring.

Environment 7 years ago

American scientists find better way to recycle plastic bottles

American scientists have developed a more effective and greener way to recycle the single-use plastics made from a common polyester material, which could help pretect oceans from plastic waste by jumpstarting the recycled plastics market.