Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, burying 38 people and killing 1

MANILA, Philippines — An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said Friday. Source: ABC News Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-1-person-killed-27-missing-landfill-collapse-129038874

China is running out of waste to burn after building more than 1.000 incineration plants and is starting to excavate landfills to fuel furnaces.

China has invested heavily in incinerate waste to generate electricity and alleviate pressure on overcrowded landfills. The strategy progressed rapidly and became one of the largest structures of this type of energy on the planet. Now, the scenario has changed. With more than 1.000 power plants, part of the system Read more…

Community service orders for littering: Greater public awareness needed

KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement of the Community Service Order (CSO) from Jan 1 marks an important step in the government’s transformation agenda, adopting an approach that shifts from purely punitive measures to fostering civic responsibility in curbing minor littering. Source: New Straits Times Read more:  https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1350243/community-service-orders-littering-greater-public-awareness-needed

‘I am fed up’: Sultan Sharafuddin says Selangor flooded with complaints over dirty streets, tells councils to ‘clean up their act’

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced deep concern over the worsening cleanliness in Selangor, saying he has received numerous complaints and wants immediate action to restore the state’s image. Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/12/11/i-am-fed-up-sultan-sharafuddin-says-selangor-flooded-with-complaints-over-worsening-cleanliness-tells-councils-to-clean-up-their-act/201544

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