In Malaysia, the Department of Environment (DOE) recorded 536,709.04 tonnes of e-waste processed by licensed facilities between January 2021 and June 2025, and estimates that 24.5 million units of ...

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...

Tests show a new washing machine filter cuts polyester microfibres and captures particles down to 20 microns, helping keep ...

Two students have joined engineering firm Like Technologies as apprentices, as the Lancaster-based company continues to ...

KLN generated a revenue* of close to HK$60 billion in 2024. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on the 15th, regarding Korea Zinc’s decision to build a large-scale refinery in Tennessee, the state, “U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a ...

Across the US economy, a cluster of spending shifts is pointing to a slowdown, from weaker retail receipts to softer demand ...

Japan’s new "human washing machine” promises a full-body clean, soothing visuals, and total relaxation — all without lifting a finger.

"The 'Future Human Washing Machine' is a modern-day scientific reproduction of the Human Washing Machine, which was exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and became a hot topic, and is equipped with ...

Before we leap into the fray with gusto and abandon, if you are new to this series, you can quickly catch up with the rest of us by perusing and pondering our earlier columns (see Part 1, Part 2, Part ...