Dr Jane Gew champions environmental sustainability
Reading Time: 2 minutesDr Jane Gew Lai Ti, an Associate Professor at Sunway University, stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Her unwavering dedication to mitigating plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly practices stems from a transformative anecdote she shared, reflecting a profound shift in her personal and professional ethos. In 2018, Dr Gew embarked on a […]
From fungi to feast – Sustainable protein solution from Mycoprotein
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom Fungi to Feast: A Sustainable Protein Solution Ultimeat and Nimbus Restaurant jointly launched Ultimeat Mycoprotein, marking the first of its kind in Malaysia. This groundbreaking launch aims to promote sustainable food systems and combat climate change by producing alternative sources of protein. Ultimeat, established in 1988, has evolved its focus towards innovating plant-based meat […]
Borneo state of Sarawak to produce green aviation fuel
Reading Time: 3 minutesSarawak Pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can reduce carbon emissions by 80 per cent. By mid-June in 2022, SAF powered some 450,000 flights. For example, the popular low-cost carrier, AirAsia, is currently exploring options to introduce SAF into its fuel mix before 2025. However, last year, sustainable aviation fuel […]
Malaysia’s rusty old water pipes get cameo slot at international forum
Reading Time: 2 minutesNot everybody would want ‘to wash dirty linen in public’. But during a panel discussion at an international water forum, one Malaysian delegate did just that – in an attempt to speak truth to power! President of the Malaysia Water Association, Dr. Ir Mohmad Asari Daud, simply told the forum “What is what” in a […]
Making Palm Oil Industry More Sustainable
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBY MURNIATI ABU KARIM BANGI: The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 should serve as a baseline for Malaysia’s palm oil industry to ensure maximum sustainability. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin stated that the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme was launched in 2015 as a means of promoting […]
JSC leads the way in sustainable development
Reading Time: 4 minutesSUSTAINABILITY is a buzzword for many but for one organization in Malaysia, it is their vision and passion. This organisation is involved in solutions-driven projects through research, education and training to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is no surprise that it is ideally located at Sunway University, and is the brainchild of Tan […]
Nutrition Technologies opens first industrial-scale insect protein plant in Johor
Reading Time: 5 minutesSINGAPORE-BASED agrifood tech company Nutrition Technologies opens its first industrial-scale insect protein factory in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. Since 2014, Nutrition Technologies has been using black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to turn low-grade food waste and organic by-products into proteins and oils as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal, a commonly used ingredient in animal feed. Their new […]
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First International Tea Day sees call for joint action to ensure sustainability of tea sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesROME: FAO on May 21 marked International Tea Day by stressing the crucial need to ensure the sustainability of tea production – a basis for the livelihoods of millions of farmers – especially at a time when the world economy enters a recession and incomes decline as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ […]
Mexican entrepreneurs develop the world’s first animal cruelty-free leather
Reading Time: 2 minutesEVERY year more than a billion animals are slaughtered for their skins and hides to make clothing and accessories. Skin is ripped off from elephants, crocodiles, and snakes to make leather. Sheep are often beaten and mutilated to steal their wool and their skin for shearing. Goats are abused for cashmere and mohair. All these are […]