Lotus fibre for sustainable fashion
Artisan production of alternative silk- and leather-like materials from lotus stem waste.
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Championing plastic-free tourism in Laos
Minimization of single-use plastics, minimization and increased recycling of all hotel waste and partial change to solar energy.
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Using gambier waste for sustainable fashion
Using waste liquid from gambier extraction with other natural wastes (leaves, bark, skins) for artisanal dyeing and production of ethnic-inspired jumpatan fashion.
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Greening bamboo and rattan production
Introduction of new product designs based on bamboo and rattan offcuts. Application of heat forming technique to reduce the use of glues in product finishing.
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Materials recovery in handicraft textiles
Recovery of textile waste for repurposing into textile handicrafts incrorporating traditional local designs, incorporating recycled - aluminium - discs as accessories.
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Integrated operations for sustainable agriculture
Extraction of bromelain enzyme from pineapple stems, use of recycled materials for packaging, recovery and reuse of plantation and fruit processing residues for animal feed. Production of biogas and l...
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Biochar innovation in agriculture
This business case study was prepared within the framework of the Technical Advisory project: Mobilising Business Action for Circular Economy in the ASEAN countries under the EU SWITCH-Asia Policy Sup...
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Appropriate technology for small scale plastics recycling
Developer and supplier of low cost, small scale appropriate mechanical recycling equipment for plastics and developer of network of grassroots plastic waste collection and recycling intiatives that pr...
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Resource efficiency through improvement of kiln system
Upgrade of kiln system to increase production capacity, reduce energy intensity and enable the use of lower calorifc value alternative fuels, including municipal solid waste.
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Organic coconut farming with commercialization of co-products
Optimization of coconut production using appropriate agronomy practices with soil and water analysis and intercropping with banana, taro and sweet potato. Product diversification through comprehensive...
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Timeless design and craftsmanship for circular furniture
Timleless design, craftsmanship and lifetime refurbishment and reupholstery service, sourcing of sustainably-certified timber, minimization and reuse of wood and fabric offcuts (including for small de...
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From bio-waste to bioplastics
Production of novel biopolymer, through combination of fermentation of bio-waste and materials engineering, for use as a plastics substitute for rigid and flexible packaging, and for cosmetic and medi...
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