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Singapore firm unveils paper batteries that decompose in 6 weeks

Singapore firm unveils paper batteries that decompose in 6 weeks

Flint, a Singapore-based company specializing in sustainable energy solutions, has unveiled paper batteries made from eco-friendly materials that cost just 10% of conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Vietnam mountainous village thrives on green tourism

Vietnam mountainous village thrives on green tourism

Stavian Chemical strives to catch up with green living

Stavian Chemical strives to catch up with green living

Vietnamese students make paper from banana tree stalks

Vietnamese students make paper from banana tree stalks

HCMC University of Technology and Education students have created paper from banana tree stalks that can be used to make gift boxes and bags, a sustainable textile innovation.
January 16, 2021 | 05:01 am PT
Childhood memories trigger a straw revolution

Childhood memories trigger a straw revolution

Huynh Van No grew up with reeds all around him.
January 15, 2020 | 08:55 pm PT
Saigon’s plastic wave rises to a Guinness world record

Saigon’s plastic wave rises to a Guinness world record

The ‘Parting of the Plastic Sea’ installation has been recognized as the world’s 'largest drinking straw sculpture.'
February 19, 2019 | 05:32 am PT
A straw wave of biblical proportions hits Saigon

A straw wave of biblical proportions hits Saigon

An art installation with more than 168,000 used straws highlights the environmental apocalypse wrought by plastic.
January 26, 2019 | 06:27 pm PT
Here is how your beloved bamboo straw is made

Here is how your beloved bamboo straw is made

If single-use plastic straws cause you angst, this one is for you.
January 22, 2019 | 03:20 am PT
Flies become a cash cow for Mekong Delta farmer

Flies become a cash cow for Mekong Delta farmer

The larvae of black soldier flies, a source of protein for livestock, fetches a farmer around $900 a kilogram.
December 8, 2018 | 05:00 pm PT
Saigon’s new mantra: eco-friendly living

Saigon’s new mantra: eco-friendly living

Saigonese are increasingly opting for a sustainable lifestyle and happy to give environment-friendly things like reusable straws and natural shampoos a try.
October 10, 2018 | 12:05 am PT
Vietnam textile firm bets on eco-friendly products

Vietnam textile firm bets on eco-friendly products

While higher prices and low awareness have limited consumption in the domestic market, one firm is optimistic that this will change.
July 4, 2018 | 01:44 am PT
 
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