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Those acronyms can be bit of a pain
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/05/2024
» One of my pet peeves with newspapers around the globe has always been the proliferation of acronyms, especially in headlines. Apart from the fact that no one really has the faintest idea what they stand for there's something about them that's just plain ugly.
Towards a greener future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Chinese businessman arrested, 50 tonnes electronic waste seized
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/03/2024
» A Chinese businessman has been arrested and 50 tonnes of electronic waste seized during a police raid on a factory in Ban Bung district of Chon Buri on Thursday.
World's biggest jeweller stops using mined silver, gold
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2024
» LONDON - Pandora, the world's largest jeweller by amount of products sold, has stopped using mined silver and gold and now only manufactures with recycled precious metals, which require less energy to produce.
Fashion's plastics problem isn't about packaging
News, David Fickling, Published on 03/01/2024
» Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending to be sustainable these days can take comfort in reusable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags, and recycled fibres. The only glimpse of plastic in many fashion stores is the electronic equipment at the checkout.
Turning trash into art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/12/2023
» One person's trash is another's treasure is not an overstatement. This was proven at the "Trash To Treasure Art & Design Contest" where young people showed their creativity by upcycling waste. The contest was held as part of the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023).
Japan inspires AIS, Central with zero waste
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/12/2023
» Kamikatsu, a small town located in the Tokushima prefecture of Japan with a population of only 1,401 people, is becoming a prototype for operational concept and management of zero-waste efficiency for big corporates in Thailand.
Scotland's finest
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 10/11/2023
» With a total of 18,672km of serene coastline, more than 800 surrounding islands and an abundance of lochs, Scotland is a marine wonderland known for its natural beauty.
New plan could benefit Asean's EVs
Oped, Published on 28/10/2023
» The need for clean energy technology deployment towards global net-zero emissions is becoming more critical. To meet the net-zero emission target in 2030 and reduce global energy consumption to 7% less than the level in 2020, a massive deployment of clean energy technologies is needed.
PC makers go green with recyclable content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/10/2023
» Personal computer (PC) makers are embracing sustainability as part of their growth strategies by using recyclable materials and packaging.