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An Eco-Friendly Way to Sip Drinks In Vietnam, innovative artisans and small businesses are producing biodegradable straws made from wild grass and natural materials like rice flour and tapioca starch. The wild grass straws, derived from the plant Lepironia articulata (known locally as “co bang”), a type of wild grass that grows abundantly in the Mekong Delta, have naturally hollow stems...

Billions of discarded face masks are breaking down into microplastics and releasing toxic chemicals into the environment, accumulating in the food chain. This poses a long-term threat to biodiversity and human health. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, face masks have become an essential tool for personal protection. However, along with their widespread use, billions of discarded masks...

Green Action Week (GAW) is a global campaign aimed at promoting sustainable consumption in all parts of the world. It takes place between September and November each year. Participants in the campaign showcase creative ways of bringing about change by facilitating the sharing of, and access to, resources. Through various activities such as interactive workshops on sustainable living alongside...

A Clever Way to Keep Cities Clean & Flood-Free In Japan, rainwater isn’t just left to drain away. Instead of letting it flow away and go to waste, it’s collected and stored to clean streets and manage runoff. This helps to keep the streets clean and manage any extra water that falls during heavy rain. By collecting rainwater, Japan not only saves water but also keeps the environment safe...