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Waste management

Malaysia identified as main recipient of imported electronic waste from US: Report

Turning rubbish into electricity: Indonesia to build huge incinerators to shrink landfill needs

wywaste - Bantar Gebang Gebang landfill in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta, receives about 8,000 tonnes of household waste (food scraps and plastic packaging mostly) everyday from Jakarta. The 110-hectare facility, one of Southeast Asia's largest landfills, has been operating since 1989 and now is nearing its maximum capacity.

ST Photo: WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA
wywaste - Bantar Gebang Gebang landfill in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta, receives about 8,000 tonnes of household waste (food scraps and plastic packaging mostly) everyday from Jakarta. The 110-hectare facility, one of Southeast Asia's largest landfills, has been operating since 1989 and now is nearing its maximum capacity.

ST Photo: WAHYUDI SOERIAATMADJA

Over 34,000 tonnes of e-waste collected in 4 years; all CCs to have recycling bins by mid-2026

Collected e-waste are sent to Alba E-Waste Smart Recycling's warehouse in Tuas.
Collected e-waste are sent to Alba E-Waste Smart Recycling's warehouse in Tuas.

Commentary

The most sustainable mooncake is the one you actually eat

Instead of distributing 10 boxes of fancy mooncakes to colleagues or clients, why not gather people for a moon-viewing evening or lantern-making workshop, suggests the writer.
Instead of distributing 10 boxes of fancy mooncakes to colleagues or clients, why not gather people for a moon-viewing evening or lantern-making workshop, suggests the writer.

Indonesian authorities to probe alleged import of toxic electronic waste from US to Batam

Batam officials document six containers of electronic waste on Sept. 9, 2025, allegedly imported from US to the Riau Islands.
Batam officials document six containers of electronic waste on Sept. 9, 2025, allegedly imported from US to the Riau Islands.

Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund leads divestment of 800 Super at over $600 million valuation

800 Super 'sowns and operates an integrated waste treatment plant in Tuas (pictured).
800 Super 'sowns and operates an integrated waste treatment plant in Tuas (pictured).

Forum: Is the rubbish chute to blame for ‘someone will clear’ attitude?

Cora Environment commits $200m to boost waste recovery, recycling in Singapore

Cora Environment announced the plan to invest the sum over five years as part of its official rebranding.
Cora Environment announced the plan to invest the sum over five years as part of its official rebranding.

Branded Content

Stick to your grocery list, reusable bags and containers: Simple hacks to cut waste, save money

Whether you're at the grocery store, hawker centre or mall, small mindful choices can go a long way in reducing waste.
Whether you're at the grocery store, hawker centre or mall, small mindful choices can go a long way in reducing waste.

Vape litter becoming an e-waste hazard in Malaysia

The irresponsible discarding of used vapes also poses fire hazards, say experts.
The irresponsible discarding of used vapes also poses fire hazards, say experts.

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