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19-Aug-19 Singapore’s Blue Planet has acquired Globecycle Holding, a Malaysian company that specializes in handling industrial waste, for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition adds to Blue Planet’s portfolio a sustainable solution to manage both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. [image: Reuters / Edgar Su]
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02-Aug-19 ASEAN foreign ministers have declared their governments' rejection of illegal transboundary movement of hazardous chemicals, much of which is shipped to Southeast Asia from developed countries. They also mentioned the need to enhance cooperation with the international community. [image: Ministry of Environment Cambodia]
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12-Jul-19 The University of Chester and PowerHouse Energy in the UK have found a way to turn any plastic into electricity, and are planning to roll-out in Southeast Asia, reducing the amount that ends up in landfills or the ocean. [image: IFL Science]
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07-Jul-19 Mitsubishi is set to launch of one of Southeast Asia's largest outdoor algae cultivation facilities. The microalgae can be used in the production of cosmetics, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biofuels, fertilisers, food and feedstock. [image: Algae World News]
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04-Jul-19 Malaysia’s Petronas has signed an MOU with UK company Plastic Energy, to collaborate in addressing plastic waste that cannot be recycled by conventional means. The collaboration marks the first step towards a circular economy optimising the plastics value chain. [image: Plastics Today]
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