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Survey: Policymakers concerned over health risks of plastics, see production cuts as solution
Of the many risks related to plastic pollution, policymakers involved in negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty express most concern about the human health risks associated with plastics.
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For the of love nyonya kuih
Nyonya kuih used to be my favourite food, but I haven’t bought Nyonya kuih in years — not because I don’t love it, but because it almost always comes wrapped…
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Beyond the Label: Debunking the biodegradable plastic myth
Greenpeace Thailand’s report ‘Beyond the Label’ critically examines the real-world performance of biodegradable and bio-based plastic packaging widely marketed as eco-friendly.
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Greenpeace Malaysia calls for release of activists prohibited from leaving South Korea
Action in solidarity with activists prohibited from leaving South Korea for over four months after peaceful protest during INC-5.
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How to host a zero-waste event
Malaysian gatherings bring joy, but also waste. "Iftar with Impact" proved we can celebrate sustainably with reusable tableware and composting. Guests embraced the change, and so can you! Here’s how.
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Do the maths, ban E-waste importation to Malaysia
We, members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition, are alarmed by the arguments put forth by “experts” urging Malaysia to allow the importation of electronic waste. The portraits painted of…
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The unfinished fight: A journey toward a strong global plastics treaty
It has been more than two months since we boarded a plastics industry tanker in Daesan, South Korea, to highlight the urgent need for an effective plastics treaty. Five of…
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Microplastics in your body
Science is only beginning to understand the long-term effects of plastic on human health, yet the evidence so far is alarming. Microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size—have…
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From Global Treaty to local action
The battle for a strong Global Plastics Treaty continues, and Greenpeace remains unwavering in our commitment to secure binding, ambitious measures that address plastic pollution at its source.
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What happened at the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations?
In a daring protest against the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries on 30 November 2024, Greenpeace activists boldly boarded a tanker at South Korea’s Hanwha TotalEnergies complex, where toxic plastic…
