Recycling

KL Book Exchange — A community born from reducing waste

by JC Ker • March 25, 2019

How Gladys Wong’s passion for reducing waste brought together a community of readers.


Will green packaging always mean expensive? Foodabox wants to find a compromise

by JC Ker • December 20, 2018

With growing demand for takeaway and delivery food services, it becomes increasingly urgent to lower the price point of eco-friendly food packaging.


Interview: Pioneer Malaysian eco-activist Gurmit Singh on dealing with people’s apathy

by JC Ker • October 17, 2018

With over 40 years of experience, Gurmit shares insights on struggles and progress.


Tips for going zero(-ish) waste in the Klang Valley

by JC Ker • October 4, 2018

Simple tweaks to start reducing waste in your daily routine.


Only 5-20% of patrons ask for straws if not offered, says ‘Tak Nak Straw’ campaigners

by JC Ker • July 11, 2018

As awareness on plastic pollution increases, they say it’s time for eateries to take the next step to ditch straws.


Repair instead of replace — the KakiRepair community teaches you to fix things yourself

by JC Ker • June 20, 2018

Meet the growing community that teaches you to fix appliances for free in this era of rapid obsolescence.


Not quite paper, not plastic… How do you recycle beverage cartons?

by JC Ker • May 23, 2018
Not quite paper, not plastic… How do you recycle beverage cartons? The CAREton Project handles the recycling of used drink packs, turning them into roof tiles. By Hannan Barakbah and Aizyl Azlee | May 23, 2018 More stories on: As the practice of recycling becomes more and more common in homes, there are still many [...]

Interview: Zero waste lifestyle not just for the rich, argues advocate Aurora Tin

by JC Ker • May 2, 2018
Interview: Zero waste lifestyle not just for the rich, argues advocate Aurora Tin It’s not just expensive bamboo toothbrushes and beeswax food wraps. By Zhiyang Soon and Aizyl Azlee | May 2, 2018 Some trash are unavoidable, even for someone as vigilant as Aurora. Trash like road tax stickers and medicine packaging end up in [...]