Arivin Tiran
ALPRO PHARMACY PUTS PURPOSE BEFORE PROFIT WITH ESG PLEDGE
Alpro Pharmacy, Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy, has pledged to strengthen its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...
Sustainable
Solutions
The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it. - Barry Commoner
'Sustainable Solutions' are your one-stop section for all things concerning Sustainable Technologies.
The section explores the role of technology in the sustainable industry and highlights innovations that made sustainable practices practical and possible across the globe.
Arivin Tiran
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Epson and WWF to beef up marine restoration impact and achieve a low carbon future
Epson Southeast Asia has announced its partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), as part of Epson’s commitment to co-create...
Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors
Pitching Session Held to Ensure Scalability of Intercultural Climate Change Projects As part of the ongoing A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia...
Arivin Tiran
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Lenovo's new service lets companies offset their Computers’ CO2 Emissions
Leading technology company, Lenovo, has recently launched its CO2 Offset Services throughout the Asia Pacific, allowing customers in...
Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
Three UK-Malaysia partnerships receive grants worth RM166,000 for climate change projects
British Council’s A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant aims to create dialogue and contextualise climate change, youth and cultural rights...
Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1 min
Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability
Sustainability has become a buzzword in recent years, taking on increasing significance among corporates. But what exactly is corporate...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 17, 2020
- 3 min
5 Fun Green Activities for Kids whilst Social Distancing
Here’s a special opportunity to keep your children occupied at home and learn valuable lessons in conserving the environment. The...
Arivin Tiran
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
PUMA and FIRST MILE turn plastics to performance
Global sports brand PUMA and First Mile, a recycling company based in the UK, have co-created a sportswear collection made from recycled...
Arivin Tiran
- Dec 13, 2019
- 4 min
Five Sustainable Swaps for Christmas Essentials
Beyond gift-giving, family gatherings and full-on feastings lie an epidemic which is driving the world to wasteful circumstances. The...
Arivin Tiran
- Oct 31, 2019
- 1 min
Penang bids farewell to paper-based parking coupons
All Penang motorist and visitors who drive to Penang must now download the Penang Smart Parking (PSP) app.
TheLastStraw News
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia
Article contributed by Julian Hyde, General Manager of Reef Check Malaysia Introduction Tourism is a key industry in Malaysia, accounting...
TheLastStraw News
- Oct 23, 2019
- 3 min
5 sustainable efforts by Switzerland, the most environmentally friendly country in the world!
Switzerland is known for many things. From pristine lakes, mountains, and forests, to globally exported cheese and chocolate and even the...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 30, 2017
- 2 min
100 days, 100 ways: Don’t get yourself wrapped in plastic
Plastic bags are among the most common objects that we can find in our homes, offices, vehicles, and even in our yards. Yes, they are...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 28, 2017
- 1 min
How you can use your smartphone to save the rainforest
Wait, what? Smartphones to help save the rainforest? Yes, the ubiquitous smartphone could be the next step in helping preserve what...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 22, 2017
- 2 min
100 days, 100 ways: Save water, save the world
Malaysia is indeed a blessed country. We do not suffer major water crises as some of our of neighbours do. But in contrast, Malaysia has...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 21, 2017
- 4 min
Shakti Reforestation is bringing the forests back, one tree at a time
With all the talk of deforestation going around, it might seem like the planet is getting less green. Fortunately, companies such as...
TheLastStraw News
- Mar 14, 2017
- 2 min
100 Days, 100 Ways: Take care of Malaysia's rivers!
Thanks to Malaysia’s geographical advantage, we receive plenty of rainfall – about 3,000 mm annually – that streams into luscious rivers...
TheLastStraw News
- Sep 2, 2016
- 2 min
"When we protect our lands, it helps us protect the climate of the future," said President
Image credit: ABC News Those were the words uttered by the President of the United States, Barrack Obama, in Sierra Nevada when speaking...
TheLastStraw News
- Aug 3, 2016
- 1 min
What can you do with 50 million trees in only 24 hours?
50 Million Trees, 24 hours, 800,000 volunteers This is what it took India, a nation of more than 1.2 billion citizens, to take a shot at...