8 brands called out for greenwashing in 2020 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 18, 2020 · The web page lists and criticizes eight companies that have been accused of using misleading green claims to promote their products or services in 2020. It covers topics such as ocean plastic, natural gas, oil palm oil and carbon emissions.
Southeast Asia facing calamitous weather extremes as 1.5°C global ...
WEBAug 10, 2021 · A global warming increase of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a marker that world leaders pledged not to exceed this century when the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, could be reached by 2030 — possibly earlier — as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise despite widely-promised climate action by …
John Swire & Sons appoints new sustainability head
WEBAug 3, 2022 · John Swire & Sons, a diversified conglomerate that owns brands including Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Shipping, has appointed Mark Harper as the company’s group head of sustainability.
The future of food | Series | Eco-Business | Asia Pacific
WEBPlant-based milks have grown in popularity in recent years, driven by a combination of health, environmental and practical concerns. Nutritionists on the Eco-Business podcast, produced in association with Kerry, weigh the pros and cons of non-dairy milk.
22 brands called out for greenwashing in 2023 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 19, 2023 · The web page reports on the legal and regulatory actions against greenwashing in Asia Pacific and Europe in 2023. It lists 22 brands that faced lawsuits, fines, or investigations for making misleading sustainability claims.
Here’s how we can eradicate plastic pollution by 2040 - Eco-Business
WEBBut what’s unique about this study, Breaking the Plastic Wave, is that it focuses on the solutions that can stop this crisis in its tracks.Using all the technology that exists today, we can reduce ocean plastic flows by 80 per cent – and with additional investment channelled into innovation, we can get closer to 100 per cent.
18 brands called out for greenwashing in 2022 - Eco-Business
WEBDec 8, 2022 · The web page reports on the cases of greenwashing by companies and environmental groups in 2022, and the legal and social consequences they faced. It also explains the concept of green hush, a phenomenon where brands avoid talking about their sustainability progress due to fear of criticism.
Five facts about unsustainable waste management in Singapore
WEBJan 11, 2021 · Singapore incinerates most of its waste, has low recycling rates, and exports much of its recyclable trash. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities for a more responsible waste management system, such as …
10 sustainable products you need in your life - Eco-Business
WEBJul 2, 2018 · Discover how eco-friendly products can be stylish and functional, from reincarnated sneakers to pollution-busting carpets. Learn about the innovative features and benefits of these 10 sustainable products that challenge the status quo of consumption.
Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change
WEBMay 14, 2019 · Electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of meeting global goals on climate change. They feature prominently in mitigation pathways that limit warming to well-below 2C or 1.5C, which would be inline with the Paris Agreement’s targets. However, while no greenhouse gas emissions directly come from EVs, they run on electricity that is, in large part, still produced from fossil fuels in ...