A recent report by WWF-Malaysia has pinpointed the “bungkus” or “tapau” (takeaway) culture as one of the major contributors to plastic waste in the country. The “Study on EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Scheme Assessment for Packaging Waste”, which was released by WWF-Malaysia yesterday, indicated that various forms of single-use plasticware — from plastic bags to … Continue reading WWF: ‘Tapau’ culture major contributor to Malaysia’s plastic waste problems