E-Commerce Packaging Waste in Malaysia -- Where Does It All End Up?doi:10.59953/paperasia.v40i4b.138Mokhtar, Noor FadhihaShamsuddin, Mohd SuhaimiPaperAsia
Malaysia battles to avoid waste chokehold There is still ambiguity in how penalties for bad waste management are enforced. The lack of data on the waste being imported into Malaysia makes it difficult for authorities to assess the risks associated with transboundary waste imports. ...
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This low impact is achieved in several ways: by limiting the packaging waste created; by using materials which are recyclable or biodegradable; and by using renewable energy during production. Why is sustainable packaging important for businesses?
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packaging more sustainable is to use less of it. This means using smaller boxes and bags, and avoiding unnecessary packaging such as bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts. You can also ship items in used boxes and packaging materials, allowing for not just reduction in waste but a...
Countries in South-East Asia still accept some of the waste that used to go to China, including Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand, but they do not have the capacity to deal with it on the same scale[8]. Even now, these countries do not have the facilities to recycle certain types of low...
Use recyclable materials whenever possible, and avoid using excessive packaging that will end up in the landfill. Materials like cornstarch, organic fabrics, and bamboo will naturally decompose and disintegrate, instead of turning into long-lasting waste. ...
1) to evaluate the composition of plastic waste in municipal solid waste (MSW) in 60 major cities in the country (Central Pollution Control Board, 2015). On average, 64.8% of the total plastic waste was found to be high/low-density polyethylene (HDPE/LDPE), including plastic bags, ...