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Plastic fantastic
The medical device segment is proving to be a lifesaver for plastic manufacturers in Penang in the face of the slowdown in the semiconductor and F&B sectors. DAVID TAN talks to two SMEs that are moving into this new growth area.
Plastic straws still freely available
SELANGOR has kicked off its ban on plastic straws but a quick check at several eateries in Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam revealed a lack of awareness among operators about the prohibition.
Ban on plastic straws in Selangor eateries from July 1
A BAN on plastic straws will take effect beginning July 1 in all eateries in Selangor.
Early start in doing away with plastic straws
ALTHOUGH Perak has yet to ban plastic straws, some folk here have switched to using metal ones.
No plastic bag ruling ineffective
THE National Solid Waste Management Department does not expect a significant reduction of plastic bags in the landfill following the ban of plastic bags. This is because the public continues to rely on plastic bags to discard their waste.
Unique way to reduce plastic usage
EIGHTY Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) staff came together to make eco-bricks with the help of non-governmental organisation (NGO) Rcomm Lestari, which gave participants an insight into how much plastic is used daily.
Group: Control use of plastic bags
JOHOR BARU: Johor should emulate other countries which have managed to control the use of plastic bags.
Rethinking our use of plastic
A LARGE crowd learned more about the dangerous effects of plastic waste during the Un-Plastic Campaign at Occupy Beach Street in George Town, Penang.
FT Ministry: Sirim can determine authenticity of biodegradable plastic bags
THE Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim) will provide its expert opinion to determine the authenticity of biodegradable plastic bags, according to the Federal Territories Ministry.
Educate instead of charging more for plastic bags, state urged
REDUCING plastic usage should start from education instead of raising the charge for each plastic bag to 50sen from 20sen, said Penang Gerakan chairman Oh Tong Keong.
