Plastics flood the world.
 
As the world's ability to cope with the fast rising manufacturing of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world's ability to deal with them, plastic pollution has become one of the most important environmental issues. 


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Plastics flood the world.


As the world's ability to cope with the fast rising manufacturing of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world's ability to deal with them, plastic pollution has become one of the most important environmental issues. We generate approximately 300 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, and that's about the same as the weight of the entire human population.



### 4 Main Statistics You Need To Know Before Look Into Plastic Pollution
#### #1 Global Plastics Production
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Global plastics production has been increasing in an alarming rate ever since 1950. To date, the world has around 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastic, with 6.3 billion tonnes of that being wasted. Have you ever considered the size of a billion metric tonnes? Imagine 55 million jumbo jets, and you'll get an idea of how much plastic it is.



#### #2 Plastic Use by Sector

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Overall, there was a total 407 million tonnes of plastic production by the industrial sector in 2015. Packaging was the dominant use of primary plastics, with 42% of plastics entering the use phase. Then, building and construction was the second largest sector utilizing 19% of the total. Generally, industrial machinery used the least plastics yet it is still up to a gigantic amount of 3 million tonnes. 


#### #3 Amount of Plastic in the Ocean
Do you know that there are **165 million tonnes** of plastics currently circulate in Earth's marine environments? In addition, **25 trillion** macro & **51 trillion** microplastics is littering our oceans. Also, do not be surprised that **8 million** pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our ocean daily because 79% of plastic waste is sent to landfills or the ocean, while** only 9% is recycled**, and **12% gets incinerated**. As a results, it has become a norm to see plastics floating as **269,000 tonnes** float on the surface, how pathetic! The problem will tenfold if we continue to use plastic at our current rate. Last but not least, do bear in mind that the consequences for the ecology, marine life, and humans are irreversible.

#### #4 Amount of Plastic Recycled Every Year 

One of the most critical plastic waste statistics concerns how much is recycled. The reality is that most of the plastic is never recycled. This research from Geyer et al (2017) identifies that only 9% of all plastic waste was recycled among the 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic waste generated. In the end, most of them end up in the ocean. 

### 9 Facts About Plastic Pollution
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#1  -  Half the world’s plastics are made in Asia.

#2  - 40% of plastic produced is packaging, used just once and then being discarded.

#3  -  18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans every year from 
coastal regions.

#4  -  Nearly half of all plastic ever manufactured has been made since 2000.

#5  -  Nearly a million plastic beverage bottles are sold every minute around the world.

#6  -  About 8% of the world’s oil production is used to make plastic and power the 
manufacturing of it.

#7  -  The world produces 381 million tonnes in plastic waste yearly – this is set to 
double by 2034.

#8  -  Up to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic enters the oceans every year

#9  -  Only about 9% of this plastic has been recycled, 12% has been burned and the 
remaining 79% has ended up in landfills or the environment.


### Impacts of Plastic Pollution
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#### On Human
Microplastics. Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life and also bring impacts on humans indirectly. They could also be found in the soil, sediments, and freshwater, entering the human body via direct exposures through ingestion or inhalation can lead to an array of health impacts. For instance, cancer, neurotoxicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, and impairment of the immune system.

#### On Environment
Plastic waste releases a toxic substance into the air causing ambient air pollution. They emit dangerous methane and carbon dioxide gases. Almost all plastics are manufactured from chemicals used in the manufacturing of climate-changing fossil fuels (gas, oil and even coal). Plastic stays in the ecosystem for a long time, posing a hazard to wildlife and spreading pollutants. Besides, plastic plays a role in global warming as well when they release greenhouse gases.

#### On Marine Life
Marine wildlife such as seabirds, whales, fish and turtles mistake plastic waste for prey. Most then die of starvation as their stomachs become filled with plastic. Other than these, they also suffer from lacerations, infections, reduced ability to swim, and internal injuries when their habitats are gloomingly crowded with plastics. 

### Who Is to Blame for Plastic Pollution?
The answer is **HUMAN**, only we humans make waste that nature can’t digest. Humans act in several roles, it could be consumers, corporations, and even countries. Individual consumers do  have a responsibility to cut down on single-use plastic consumption and lower the levels of trash that they produce yet some individuals do not have the awareness of plastic pollution. 

Then, corporations. Companies are also responsible for huge amounts of waste, especially through single-use plastics. They are the key to reducing plastic pollution when most of the plastics generated were used in their sectors. Lastly,  lack of waste management and recycling infrastructure in the country is contributing to plastic pollution when no awareness raised would let the people stay innocent about plastic pollution.

### What Role Does HHI Play in Reducing Plastic Pollution?
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#### 1 - Environmental
From net zero to the circular economy, HHI holds to high standards and accountability. We hope to minimize landfills, ameliorate the detrimental effects of ocean pollution, and create a plastic-free community by converting ocean bound plastic (OBP) into manufacturable items.
#### 2 - Social
HHI provides education, supports sustainable use of plastic resources, and advocates for a cleaner environment throughout the regions through continual community involvement with like-minded partners.
#### 3 - Governance
HHI ensures that each of our operation chains does not cause environmental strain, but rather contributes to the community's sustainability and well-being, by adhering to GRS, SEDEX, SMETA, and ISO standards.

### Wrapping Up
As a recycling company, HHI recognises our responsibility as part of the solution to the environmental challenges. We look into various innovations and collaborations that will enable us to thrive as a business while maximizing the social impact to reduce the plastic pollution. 

Do[ *Contact Us*](https://www.henghiap.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9e6SBhB2EiwA5myr9ryPGA92y1OTlwcYoAi3ETFZPhq_tp8IO0YvtQSOy2NPVDMar1kJ9xoCKD4QAvD_BwE) if you wish to elevate your business market value with recycling initiative, we do it for the environment, and also, our future.


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Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Pollution

We use plastics on a daily basis. However, how much do you know about plastics? 

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We use plastics on a daily basis. However, how much do you know about plastics? 
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient. Plastics typically are made through human industrial systems. The majority of modern plastics are created from fossil fuel-based compounds such as natural gas or petroleum. However, recent industrial approaches utilize renewable materials like corn or cotton derivatives.


### Why should we reuse plastic?

Plastic pollution is happening when plastics have been flooding the world. Plastic pollution has become one of the most serious environmental challenges as the world's ability to cope with the rapidly increasing manufacturing of disposable plastic products outpaces the world's ability to deal with them. To learn more about plastic pollution, read our previous blog of [**Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Pollution**](https://www.henghiap.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-plastic-pollution).

Hence, one of the most effective and cost-effective strategies to lessen the environmental impact of packaging is to reuse. Some plastic can be constructed to be refilled and reused up to 25 times before they become too damaged to reuse. The demand for disposable plastic is directly reduced by refilling and recycling plastic. As a result, reducing the demand for single-use plastics.


### What plastics can be reused?
Most people will think of reusing plastics when it comes to saving the environment. However, there’s a line between environment and damaging your own health. Not every plastic is safe to be reused but how would you know? In fact, there are numbers stated on the plastics indicating the quality of the plastic by their materials. So, if you find **#2**, **#4**, or **#5 **plastic, those are fairly safe to reuse, as in to hold beverages or food.

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### Plastics by The Numbers & The Examples

What are the numbers on plastics? They are actually code designed for easy recycling, so that they can be recycled accordingly. By looking at the recycling logo on the bottom of the container, you can figure out the number of the plastic. It will be encompassed by the logo's three triangles. The codes tell you what they are made from, ranging from 1 to 7.
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#### #1 - PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Products made of #1 (PET) plastic should be recycled but not reused. PET is one of the most widely used polymers in consumer products, and it may be found in almost all water and soda bottles, as well as some packaging. It's designed for one-time use only; reusing it raises the risk of leaching and bacterial growth.


#### #2 - HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
HDPE plastics are hard. Milk jugs, soap and oil bottles, toys, and some plastic bags are all made from HDPE plastic. HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic. They are extremely durable and do not degrade when exposed to sunlight or extremes of heat or cold.

#### #3 – PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVC is bad to reuse as it is dubbed the “poison plastic” because it contains numerous toxins which it can leach throughout its entire life cycle. Products made using PVC plastic are neither recyclable nor reusable. It is commonly used as window frames, drainage pipe, water service pipe, medical devices, blood storage bags, cable and wire insulation.

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#### #4 – LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
LDPE is considered less toxic than other plastics, and relatively safe for use. Hence, it is also safe to reuse. LDPE is widely used for manufacturing various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic parts for computer components, and various molded laboratory equipment. 

#### #5 – PP (Polypropylene)
Polypropylene plastic is safe to reuse. They are tough and lightweight, and have excellent heat-resistance qualities. So, they are widely used to make pallets, bottles, jars, yogurt containers, hot beverage cups, food packing, etc. To cut down on how much PP you consume, you can opt for reusable straws instead of plastic ones.

#### #6 – PS (Polystyrene)
Polystyrene is an inexpensive, lightweight and easily-formed plastic with a wide variety of uses. They are commonly seen, easily broken up and spread throughout the natural environment because it is structurally weak and ultra-lightweight. Polystyrene fragments wash up on beaches all over the world, and an untold number of marine species have consumed it, suffering irreversible health problems.


#### #7 – Other (BPA, Polycarbonate and LEXAN)
Use bottles with this code with caution. Never heat or reuse them, not even recycle. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastic food containers, which are frequently labelled with the initials "PC" on the bottom by the recycling label #7. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been linked to adverse health effects in fetuses, babies, and children's brains and prostate glands. As a result, it's better to avoid #7 plastics, especially when it comes to food for children.


### Is it safe to reuse plastic?
#### Q1    - How about the plastic exposed under the sun?

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Most plastic items release a tiny amount of chemicals into the beverages or food they contain, when the plastic bottle is exposed under the sun (the higher the temperature), the more chemicals it diffuses into the water. Hence, it won't hurt you when you drink the water in the plastics exposed under the sun, perhaps only a tiny amount of chemicals get into your body. However, it might be another story for a long-term situation. 

#### Q2    -How many times can we reuse the plastic bottle?
Plastic bottles are designed to be used once and then discarded. They can be reused in a conservative manner if they haven't been subjected to any wear and tear. However, it is still better for your health and the environment to replace plastic bottles with more permanent alternatives, such as stainless steel ones.


### How to reuse plastic?


#1 Plastic bottles 
- DIY piggy bank
- As watering can
- Hanging bottle garden
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#2 Plastic bags
- Line your trash can
- Reuse for storage
- Use to clean up after your pet
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#3 Plastic containers
- Food storage
- Planting
- Reuse as take away food packaging
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### HHI promote “Reuse Plastic” in Action
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HHI produces quality plastic, encouraging people to reuse them with safety guaranteed. Durable and resistant to degradation, the same properties that make plastics so useful, are also making them difficult to be broken down. Refraining single-use plastic aside, the change-making process requires a combined effort of reducing and recycling.
 
At HHI, we collect Oceans Bound Plastics (OBP), recycling them into manufacturable products that come with quality and sustainability standards. Through this initiative, we strive to reduce the production of new plastic products, encourage consumers to wisely manage the plastics waste while creating a plastic neutral community. 

### Wrapping Up
As a recycling company, HHI recognises our responsibility as part of the solution to the environmental challenges. We look into various innovations and collaborations that will enable us to thrive as a business while maximizing the social impact to reduce the plastic pollution. 

Do [**Contact Us**](https://www.henghiap.com/) if you wish to elevate your business market value with recycling initiative, we do it for the environment, and also, our future.

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“Reuse Plastic” | 5 Things You Need to Know

Plastic is a resource, not a problem. We are looking for a better way of optimising plastic that will prevent it from ending up in oceans and landfills. So for us, plastics can be made “a gain”.
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### Why Recycle Plastic?
Plastic is a resource, not a problem. We are looking for a better way of optimising plastic that will prevent it from ending up in oceans and landfills. So for us, plastics can be made “a gain”.
-HHI



#### Ocean plastic is overabundant
Simply put, there is far too much plastic manufactured and far too little of it recycled. Despite the fact that the world produced 320 million tonnes of plastic in 2015, over 91% of it was not recycled.
 
#### Our marine life is in danger

The majority of plastic pollution in our oceans is produced on land but ends up in the oceans. They are then consumed by marine animals who mistake the fragments for food. This, in turn, jeopardises our marine ecosystem and our health.
 
#### It is costly

Plastic pollution in marine environments causes a financial damage of 13 billion dollars. That is a high price to pay for our plastic consumption habit.

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### How to Recycle Plastic?

#### Understand the number on the plastic

Do you notice there is actually a number at the bottom of your plastic bottle or container and wonder what it means? So, it’s important to know what it stands for to ease your recycling process and also for your own sake as not every plastic is safe to use. We are encouraged to recycle the plastics according to the number, send them to the plastics company near us! To know more about the number of plastics, please read our [**previous blog**](https://www.henghiap.com/reuse-plastic-5-things-you-need-to-know). 

#### About plastic bags and wrappings

We can see plastic bags everywhere, sometimes on the road, sometimes at the corner of the street. As we all know, packaging is the dominant use of primary plastics in the industrial sector. As a result, we are encouraged to bring our own bags when shopping; this small act will have a big impact if everyone does the same. If 3000 people go to the supermarket and each brings their own bag, we can save 3000 pieces of plastic!
 
#### About plastic bottles and containers

It’s indeed convenient to have plastic bottles and containers in our lives where we can skip the annoying dishes cleaning process. However, this so-called “selfish” behaviour is endangering our beloved planet. We are encouraged to use our own bottles and containers, especially for take-out food. We can easily bring our container to the restaurant and ask them to fill the food in. Mother nature would definitely thank you even for this small gesture! 


### How HHI Implements Business in Recycling Program

For HHI, we wish to play a major role in environmental stewardship and work toward a cleaner future. So, we are using the ABC pillars. What’s ABC pillars? 
 
#### A - Agile Activism

The business can actively collaborate with local communities, NGOs and like-minded partners, perhaps through organizing campaigns. HHI believes that it can collectively make a difference in championing a sustainable ecosystem.
 
#### B - Business Breakthrough

Instead of having a linear process where products get manufactured and then disposed of, HHI operates in the closed-loop process of reusing, recycling, and reprocessing; creating a circular economy.
 
#### C - Create Change

We all have the ability to make a difference, no matter how tiny. HHI wishes to foster a culture that encourages everyone to continue to champion and fight for the cause.
 
In addition, ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.  Whether it’s environmental practices, business ethics or quality management, HHI holds themselves to high standards and accountability in everything. The same goes to every business out there wishing to lend a hand to save mother nature, community engagement can be done to gather everyone in recycling programs. We may seek methods to participate and interact with our community, pushing for a cleaner environment by setting an example via some campaigns, as only doing our job in the industry is not enough to make a difference.

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### Smart Plastics?

Smart plastics is a material that can be customized and is manufactured from recycled plastics. Not only are they just as good, if not better than newly manufactured plastics, they are also designed to save cost, time, waste, and most importantly, our ocean. They are not only one-size-fits-all plastic, but fully customisable to fit all sorts of applications. By producing smart plastics, recycled plastics can be fully utilized according to the market needs. Also, smart plastics are faster, better and greener. Smart plastics promote greener production processes in comparison to manufacturing using newly manufactured plastic. Since this is done through a single, streamlined supply chain, it saves production cost too. We can say that all smart plastic technologies aim to change the nature of plastic for the benefit of humans and the environment.
 
Our Smart Plastics may be used for a variety of applications thanks to our breakthrough technologies, which make them better, stronger, and longer lasting. For HHI, we customize different features for each of the 8 industries we serve. Each of the industries has its features such as uniqueness, customized aesthetics, density, impact, etc. HHI makes it according to your needs and requirements.

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### 5 Main Benefits of Plastic Recycling

#1 Saves the environment

#2 Conserves energy

#3 Reduces the amount of waste sent to  landfills and incinerators.

#4 Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals.

#5 Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials.

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### HHI Steering Towards A Sustainable Nation

By the year 2025, HHI hopes to have recycled 100,000 tonnes of plastic. The more people we can work with, the sooner we'll be able to achieve our goal. We recognise our responsibilities as part of the solutions to the environmental issues as a recycling business. Hence, we explore various ideas and collaborations that will allow us to grow as a company while also maximising our social impact. Long story short, we strive to shift towards a more sustainable market through the three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we support, in accordance with our circular economy model.

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### Wrapping Up

As a recycling company, we look into various innovations and collaborations that will enable us to thrive as a business while maximizing the social impact to reduce the plastic pollution. 

Do [**Contact Us**](https://www.henghiap.com/) if you wish to elevate your business market value with recycling initiative, we do it for the environment, and also, our future.







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Smart Strategies to Recycle Plastic

Plastic waste is the plastic in the environment that has negative consequences for wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans in the Earth that accumulated in recent decades. Bags, single-use bottles, and containers, as well as car parts, pipelines, and cladding, are all made of plastic and have become plastic waste after use. Plastic waste can stay for generations in the ecosystem, whether it's in a river, the ocean, or on land. 


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### **How much plastic waste exists in the world?**

Plastic waste is the plastic in the environment that has negative consequences for wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans in the Earth that accumulated in recent decades. Bags, single-use bottles, and containers, as well as car parts, pipelines, and cladding, are all made of plastic and have become plastic waste after use. Plastic waste can stay for generations in the ecosystem, whether it's in a river, the ocean, or on land. 

Every year, the globe creates **381 million tonnes** of plastic waste, **8 – 14 million tonnes** of them enter our ocean. Plastic waste accounted for **12%** of all municipal solid waste globally in 2016, with **242 million tonnes** produced. Three regions contributed the majority of the plastic waste: 

**57 million tonnes**  from East Asia and the Pacific
**45 million tonnes**  from Europe and Central Asia
**35 million tonnes**  from North America


### **Causes of plastic waste**

We've relied on plastic as a cheap and versatile material since the late 20th century. The bulk of plastics take hundreds of years to decompose, which made the plastic wastes to primarily released into the environment when it is improperly managed, such as by open dumping, open burning, or disposal in the ocean.

**#1 Plastic is cheap, versatile, and widely used**

**#2 High demand on plastics due to the growing of world population and urbanisation**

**#3 A “throw-away” mindset on plastic because plastics have very short lifespan**

**#4 The strong chemical bond of plastic makes it take almost 400 years to degrade.**

**#5 There isn’t any substitute for plastic.**

**#6 The fishing nets and garbage washed to the ocean by fishing and shipping industries.**

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### **Harmful effects of plastic waste**


Even though we know that plastic bags are bad for the environment, they are still widely utilised. Plastic waste causes respiratory problems when burned, clogs drains that result in floods, shortens wildlife lifespans, and contaminates water bodies when deposited into canals and oceans. The harmful effects of plastic waste:


#### **#1** **On the Environment**

Release of hazardous compounds. The toxic compounds are released into the soil when plastics are decomposed under sunlight.
Air pollution. The poisonous substances will be discharged into the air when the plastics are burned. 
Interfering the photosynthesis process for the growing of crops

#### **#2** **On the Animal**

Imprisonment of animals that trapped in fishing nets or plastic bags
Blocking the marine mammals, turtles and birds digesting processes when they consumed the plastic waste
Affect the entire marine ecosystem's food chain

#### **#3** **On the Human**

Human health affected due to the release of toxic substance from plastic disposal on land and open burning 
Toxic chemicals emitted by plastic in food, drinks, and water after exposure to sunlight can lead to cancers, respiratory diseases 
and weakened the body immunity 


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### **Ideas to reduce plastic waste**

We all have a role to play in order to reduce plastic waste. 


### **#1** **Personal**

#### **Reuse and Recycle**

#1 Bring reusable container and cutlery to workplace

#2 Say NO to the extra packaging for take-away food 

#3 Recycle by hand-over your plastics to the recycling services to manage your plastics effectively


#### **Avoid single-use plastics (water bottle, grocery bags, straws)** 

#1 Bring reusable bags when going out for shopping

#2 Stop buying bottled water, use your own

#3 Replace your straw with glass or stainless-steel straw 


#### **Composting**

#1 Avoid using plastic bags to fill up your food wastes

#2 Prepare a compost bin and fill it with food scraps and yard waste for composting.


### **#2** **Business**

#### **Direct elimination**

Reduce the unnecessary packaging for the products

#### **Plastic recycling**

Product packaging should be collected and recycled

#### **Substituting materials**

Replace the plastic packaging to reusable materials such as paper


### **Plastic waste in ocean**


Only we humans make the wastes that nature can’t digest. Plastic waste created in the underdeveloped countries is frequently dumped in landfills or into the oceans with an uncontrollable speed. Winds can carry the plastics dumped to the rivers or shorelines into the oceans and become ocean plastic.

Winds, waves, and sunlight will break down the plastics into the small particles called microplastics. Microplastics are nearly impossible to collect, they are interrupting the marine food chains and destroying the natural habitats.


### **How can we make a difference?**

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#### **#1 – Collection**

HHI starts with the collection to make a difference in our planet. We collect the plastic waste from the areas within 20km of the shoreline and send them to our factory for recycling processing. 

#### **#2 – Recycling**

The collected plastic wastes will be recycled in our factory through advanced technology to manufacture the customisable material. 

#### **#3 – Sustainability**

Being a fully integrated plastic recycling company since 2002, HHI always strive for the sustainability goals. Plastics can be continuously recycled and fully utilised with our Circular Model. At the same time, we are committed to educate the public on plastic recycling.

### **Wrapping-Up**

At HHI, we collect and recycle the plastic waste for sustainability. Through this initiative, we strive to reduce the production of new plastic products, encourage consumers to wisely manage the plastics waste while creating a plastic neutral community. We are committed to implementing actions advocating the sustainable use of plastic and combat to meet the sustainability goals of various industries.

[**Contact Us**](https://www.henghiap.com/contact-us) if you wish to elevate your business market value with the recycling initiative.




















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Plastic Waste Problems And Solutions

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Ocean plastic is the plastic waste that includes marine litter and land-based waste that enter the ocean through different ways such as rivers and coastlines. Ocean plastic is overwhelming and it’s causing havoc in our environment. Scientists have been warning for more than one decade that humankind is polluting the natural environment with too many plastics. 


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Ocean plastic is the plastic waste that includes marine litter and land-based waste that enter the ocean through different ways such as rivers and coastlines. Ocean plastic is overwhelming and it’s causing havoc in our environment. Scientists have been warning for more than one decade that humankind is polluting the natural environment with too many plastics. 

Plastic has been discovered along practically every shoreline on the earth, as well as in the deepest and most isolated parts of the oceans. Plastics in the ocean come in a variety of familiar forms, including shopping bags and food containers, water bottles, toothbrushes, household appliances, and much more.   


### **Where does the plastic in the ocean come from?**
The amount of plastic in the oceans has been progressively alarming over the last decade. However, where does all these ocean plastics come from?

#### **#1 Land-based sources**
Ocean plastics can be found from the surface to the deepest depths, suspended in all layers of the water column and on the seabed. The majority of ocean plastics pollution is caused by land-based sources, such as raw material leakage from industry and transportation, inadequate waste management, or equipment deterioration.

#### **#2 Rivers and Coastlines**
Rivers and coastlines are where 80% of the world’s ocean plastics come from - they washed the land-based sources into the ocean. The remaining 20% is derived from marine sources including fishing nets, ropes, and fleets. 88% - 95% of all river-borne plastics come from just 10 rivers, where 81% of them are come from Asian rivers, according to estimates. 

#### **#3 Developing Asian and African nations**
Developing Asian and African nations are the countries that are most noticeable in plastics pollution because of the ineffective or non-existent rubbish collection systems. However, the developed countries with poor recycling rates, where they have trouble collecting discarded plastics properly also contribute to plastics pollution.

#### **#4 Accelerated plastic production after World War II**
We started to live in a world that rely on plastics after World War II, as it accelerated the production and development of thousands of new plastics goods until today. As a result of the conveniences, these thousands of plastic goods led to a throw-away culture that displays the dark side of plastics.  


### **How Ocean Plastic Affects the Ecosystem?**

#### **#1 Oceans**
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Floating plastics are accumulating in the oceans which grew even more microbes and algae due to their low biodegradability rate. The spreading of microorganisms has the potential to disrupt the ecosystems, some ocean microbes have the potential to harm both land and sea animals.

#### **#2 Marine Environment**
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Plastics in the ocean have a direct and fatal effect on marine life. Suffocation, internal injuries, and death can be resulted in marine life by mistaking plastic wastes as food. More than 267 species have been harmed by ocean plastics around the world, including 86% of sea turtle species, 44% of seabird species, and 43% of all marine mammal species. In 2010, a grey whale was discovered dead on the shores with a pair of pants, a golf ball, more than 20 plastic bags, small towels, duct tape, and surgical gloves in its stomach. 

#### **#3 Human’s health**
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Humans rely on oceans for food and water sources, our health may be affected after consuming the supplies from the ocean that could be contaminated with ocean plastics, oil, mercury, lead, pesticides, and other heavy metals. When we are exposed to these harmful compounds for an extended period of time, it can cause serious health problems such as hormonal, reproductive disorders, and damage to our neurological systems and kidneys.

#### **#4 Climate Change**
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Plastics in the ocean contribute to climate change. The plastics release strong greenhouse gases in response to sunlight and heat, resulting in a feedback loop. Plastics break down into more methane and ethylene as the temperature rises, creating more severe global warming.  


### **Covid-19 Worsen the Ocean Plastics Issues**

COVID-19 has unquestionably impact on practically everything in the world, including plastics in the ocean. Plastic wastes from the COVID-19 pandemic have leaked into the ocean, weighing 25,900 tonnes. 

Most of the ocean plastics come from hospital medical wastes, which outnumbers contributions from personal protective equipment and packing material. This is a long-term issue for the ocean environment, with the majority of it accumulating on beaches and coastal sediments. 

The current COVID-19 outbreak has boosted the demand for single-use plastics, putting even more strain on an already out-of-control crisis. COVID-19 is estimated to have resulted in the use of 129 billion face masks and 65 billion hand gloves per month over the world. 

Hand gloves and face masks that find their way into our rivers and oceans can easily be mistaken for jellyfish and sea turtles. Face masks pose a heightened risk of entanglement for a variety of fish, animals, and birds due to their elastic components.


### **How Can We Make a Difference?**

At [HHI](https://www.henghiap.com/), our commitment to sustainability is instilled at every step of the manufacturing process. 

We strive to foster an economy based on innovation and sustainability by incorporating circularity concepts into every aspect of our operations. We aim to address the most critical global concerns, such as ocean plastic pollution, climate change, and ecosystem sustainability, via continual commitment.

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**A – Agile, Activism**

HHI encourages a culture of sustainability by actively engaging with like-minded communities, NGOs, and industries such as SABIC and MATRADE who are committed to making a positive difference in our natural environment. 

**B – Business, Breakthrough**

HHI operates in the closed-loop process of reusing, recycling, and reprocessing with our **5C circular economy** (Collect, Convert, Co-create, Champion, Consume) to reduce the environmental burden created by landfill and ocean plastics.

**C – Create, Change**

HHI hopes to provide a large-scale Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) collection point, so we might inspire a shift in community behaviour, changing how people think about used-plastic goods. 


### **Wrapping-Up**

The pursuit of environmental circularity and sustainability is still at the core of HHI's operations. Everything we do centre around tackling current plastic problems and lowering the environmental burden, from the collection and sorting to the final process. 
Saving the environment seems like an impossible task. However, if everyone does their part, these tiny improvements will add up to a significant influence on the environment over time.

[**Contact Us**](https://www.henghiap.com/contact-us) now to discover more about how we can collaborate to achieve your sustainability goals.


















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Negative impacts of plastic in the ocean

Plastic pollution is a widespread problem affecting the oceans. Undoubtedly, the business sector has a significant role to play in the cleaning-up and prevention of ocean pollution. This article reveals the facts about plastic pollution and how can we tackle it, together. 


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Plastic pollution is a widespread problem affecting the oceans. Researchers estimate that there are over 150 million tons of plastic in the ocean, with a further 8 million tons being dumped every year, and plastic packaging represents the major share of this leakage.

### Facts About Plastic Pollution- How Bad Is the Situation Now?

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Have you ever heard that **50%** of all plastics made are designed for one-time usage? The plastic drinking bottle that we can see from everywhere recorded **1 million** of quantity sold in every minute. At the same time, **5 trillion** single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year.

The plastic drinking bottle and single-use plastic bags mentioned above have contributed to **300 million tons** of plastic waste, roughly the same as the total human population's weight, but less than 9% of them are recycled. 

These data are not just numbers. They reveal the fact that plastics have been ingrained in many of our daily lives.

### How HHI Takes a Part to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution Issues?


### #1 Circular Economy
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At HHI, we embed circularity principles across our business to promote an economy based on innovation and sustainability. Our 5C Circular Model outlines the initiatives from collecting Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP), recycling them into various plastic materials and products to creating a plastic neutral society. 

Through ongoing commitment, we aim to address the most pressing global challenges, oceans plastic pollution, climate change and sustainability of our ecosystem.

### #2 Collect and recycle OBP

To alleviate the effects of ocean plastic pollution, we collect Oceans Bound Plastics (OBP) and recycle them into manufacturable products. To fully address the plastic waste challenge, we know that it is urgent to capture ocean bound plastic as much as possible and funnel the maximum amount into our recycling programs.

### #3 Why Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP)?

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●	**Reducing Ocean Pollution**

Imagine living in a world where oceans contain more plastic than fish. While this is predicted to happen by 2050, we can surely turn the tide and remake the story. Through ongoing efforts to collect Oceans Bound Plastics (OBP) and recycle them into manufacturable products, we are able to mitigate the pollution, creating a plastics-neutral community while bringing significant changes to environmental sustainability.

●	**Conserving marine lives**

Plastic pollution impacts coral reefs, fish, sea turtles, whales, seabirds, and countless other marine species. Scientists estimate that nearly every seabird and more than half of the world's sea turtles on Earth [have eaten plastic in their lifetimes](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.oceanicsociety.org/resources/7-ways-to-reduce-ocean-plastic-pollution-today/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1640838386132173&usg=AOvVaw27m8w5s9KpzTOVAkMYbyP3).

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Large ocean plastics might turn into microplastics through various processes and be mistakenly swallowed by marine life as food. Eventually, the introduction of microplastic into the marine food chain causes the return of these tiny plastics on our dinner plates. To conserve marine lives and our disrupted marine food chain, recycling OBP instead of creating more of them can help mitigate the issue.


●	**Reducing the use of crude oil and natural gas**

More than[ 99%](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.unep.org/interactive/beat-plastic-pollution/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1640838679780288&usg=AOvVaw2cFUkQCI-z8UxgdMdVB7Nr) of plastics are made from chemicals extracted from polluting, non-renewable resources like oil, natural gas, and coal. By collecting and recycling Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP), the use of non-renewable resources can be reduced as a result of the decrease in virgin plastic production. 

●	**Alleviating carbon emission and global warming**

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Plastic in the water degrades into microplastics, which [contribute to climate change](https://blogs.worldbank.org/endpovertyinsouthasia/6-reasons-blame-plastic-pollution-climate-change) such as carbon emission and global warming, and indirectly through harmful effects on marine creatures.

Through HHI's targeted, innovative circular economy approaches, we aim to develop OBP products optimized for reuse and manufacture, creating 'renewable resources' and minimizing the need for both the mining of virgin materials and the final disposal of plastic.

●	**Saving the economic costs on ocean cleaning and maintenance**

A [recent study](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308597X19305111) concluded that an estimate of USD 90 billion per year (~RM 360 billion) is needed to tackle ocean plastic pollution, which includes the effort of cleaning up global ocean trash and improving waste management systems.

Operating in the closed-loop process of reusing, recycling and reprocessing is one of the best ways to cut down the huge costs of restoring the marine ecosystem. 

### What can Businesses do?

Undoubtedly, the business sector has a significant role to play in the cleaning-up and prevention of ocean pollution.

Creating a plastic neutral community requires major changes to business, supply chains and consumer behaviour. The effort includes adopting a circular economy that closes the loop of the product or asset lifecycle, all the way from product design, manufacture to service. 

Actionable change requires a shift in a system framework, that is where we observe a few leverage points that carry weight in making our initiatives more sustainable.

A framework for shifting towards circular economy:

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**1. Culture and Paradigm**

The changes start with a mindset shift. By making sustainability commitment as an integral part of the business culture, organisations are driven to connect many initiatives to scale the best practices, engaging with the community to help them make the right choices.

**2. Business Model**

The shift from a linear model of take-make-dispose to a circular one of make-use-return creates a significant impact on both environment and economy. 
This takes a transition from maximising profit to sharing a public benefit model that is backed by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. 

**3. Economic Goal**

Organisations could consider a viable way to reprocess waste into manufacturable products. In the long run, the consumption of new resources can be reduced and such effort sets a path toward sustainable outcomes in the circular economy.

### **Wrapping Up**

At HHI, we collect [Oceans Bound Plastics (OBP)](https://www.henghiap.com/why-does-hhi-focus-on-recycling-ocean-bound-plastics-obp), converting them into manufacturable products that come with quality and sustainability standards. Through this initiative, we strive to reduce the production of new plastic products, mitigate ocean plastics pollution, encourage consumers to wisely manage the plastics waste while creating a plastic neutral community.

As a brand owner, your sustainability goals are more vital than ever, as consumers increasingly seek for environmentally conscious brands. [**Contact us**](https://www.henghiap.com/contact-us) today to learn more about how we can assist you in achieving your sustainability goals.




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How Can We Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution?

Following the astounding transformation of our new company website, HHI (Heng Hiap Industries) is here to bring you more exciting stories and information about our team and initiatives. Let's read further to reveal what are the six interesting facts you need to know about us.


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Following the astounding transformation of our new company website, [HHI (Heng Hiap Industries)](https://www.henghiap.com/) is here to bring you more exciting stories and information about our team and initiatives. 

This introductory article will be a good read for audiences who wish to know what HHI is doing to keep waste out of the oceans. 

Let's read further to reveal what are the six interesting facts you need to know about us.

### **#1- Who Are We?**

Established in 2002, HHI is a fully integrated plastic recycling company in Malaysia with 19 years of experience. As the first company in the world to receive the prestigious [Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) certification](https://www.obpcert.org/heng-hiap-industries-first-company-certified-to-the-ocean-bound-plastic-collection-and-ocean-bound-recycling-standards/), HHI is at the forefront of developing innovative recycling technologies for good and all.  

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Working with over 28,000 domestic plastic recyclers, HHI is tapping into technology innovation to convert used ocean plastic scrap into useful upcycled materials. 

One of HHI's groundbreaking recycling technologies includes transforming plastic scrap into [**Smart Plastics**](https://www.henghiap.com/our-products), high-performance resins that can be utilized in highly specialized niche applications.


### **#2 - The Cornerstone that Motivated HHI to Start**

HHI is aware that consumers are now expecting a greater degree of social responsibility than ever before. Recognizing the urgent need to combat the fast-growing threat of marine plastic pollution, HHI has decided to step out.  

We aim to be a key player in being environmentally conscious and work towards a cleaner future. Thus, we incorporate [ocean-bound plastics (OBP)](https://sustainablebrands.com/read/chemistry-materials-packaging/what-is-ocean-bound-plastic-and-should-it-be-our-focus) in our products as part of our commitment to keeping waste out of the oceans.

Since then, our business operation complies with values that help companies adapt to sustainability, reduce marine plastic pollution, and safeguard sea lives.


### **#3 – What We Do Are More Than Solely Recycling**
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At HHI, we provide a comprehensive ocean plastic recycling solution called 5C circularity model, which stands for:
	
#### **Collect**

We create our internal industrial standard among 28,000 informal communities on plastic waste collection to increase the supply chain efficiency and quality consistency. 

#### **Convert**

We offer a comprehensive solution of recycled plastic production from sorting, crushing, washing, mixing, and extrusion.

#### **Co-create**

Our solutions include customization according to special requirements on color or MFI for a wide range of products. 

#### **Champion**

With our plug-and-play model, global brands and businesses can quickly get into business and produce extraordinary products for their customers.

#### **Consume**

Consumers can now choose to buy plastic products sustainably and be able to track and trace the source of plastic by using our traceability program. 


### **#4 - Our Innovative Products**

HHI provides recycled OBP pellets of PP, PE, and PET. Our Smart Plastics are manufacturable resins and customizable materials made out of 100% recycled plastics. 
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Our flagship product, **Plashaus**, utilizes innovative waste technology to produce the resins at top-notch quality, consistent volume, and competitive price. 

With our patented, in-house recycling technology, all products at HHI are designed to save cost, time, waste, and most importantly, our ocean.


### **#5 - HHI Contributions Towards the Society**

We know that doing our job in the factory ourselves is not enough to make a change, so we seek ways to engage and collaborate with the local community. 

We advocate for a cleaner environment by setting an example through actions. And thus, we have organized and joined activities such as the Pengerang Beach Cleanup Project in July 2020.
![HHI's Pengerang Beach Cleanup Project in July 2020](/uploads/pengerang_05_d7a2ca9bbf.jpeg)


What's more, we [worked together with Capgemini](https://www.capgemini.com/news/capgemini-co-creates-solutions-to-accelerate-the-future-of-recycling-in-southeast-asia-with-heng-hiap-industries/) to accelerate the future of recycling in Southeast Asia. The project is aimed to reward and simplify the process of plastic waste recycling for consumers in their communities.


### **#6 – What Makes HHI Different**

HHI does not produce one-size-fits-all plastic. We provide in-depth consultation and tailor the way we source our plastic materials based on the sustainability goals of our customers.

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In this, we offer customizable solutions for different industries and applications. The eight main industries we serve include:

●	Gardening

●	Household

●	Poultry

●	Industrial handling

●	Automotive

●	Home appliance

●	Construction, green wall & waterproofing

●	HDPE pipe

All products in HHI, regardless of their colors, features, or MFI, are customized to any client specifications.


### ***Wrapping Up***

At HHI, the pursuit of environmental circularity and sustainability remains at the heart of our business.

We constantly work on forward-thinking innovation, striving to utilize plastic waste for the betterment of our community.

Let's be a conscientious consumer, opt for plastic products with recycled content, and ensure that the plastic waste is disposed of correctly so that it can be recycled again.

[Contact us](https://www.henghiap.com/contact-us) now so we can work together to accomplish your sustainability goal.  


6 Things You Need to Know About HHI – An Introductory Blog

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We all agree that plastic in the seawater and its impacts on the marine ecosystem are catastrophic. While curbing the ocean plastic issue is vital, at HHI, we are more focused on an equally disastrous and exponentially growing issue, ocean bound plastics (OBP). 


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We all agree that plastic in the seawater and its impacts on the marine ecosystem are devastating. While curbing the ocean plastic issue is vital, at [HHI](https://www.henghiap.com/), we are more focused on an equally disastrous and exponentially growing issue, ocean bound plastics (OBP). 

### What is Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP)?

Ocean bound plastic (OBP) is a generic term that describes all mismanaged plastic waste found within 50km of the coastline that can potentially enter the ocean as marine debris. 

This catchment region was first utilized in research by marine debris expert, Jenna Jambeck, in determining the plastic waste source entering the ocean.

### Where Do Ocean Bound Plastics Come From?

Many studies stated that 80% of plastic in the seas comes from land. Based on [Jenna Jambeck’s 2015 study](https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=wXvCPoEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=wXvCPoEAAAAJ:7PzlFSSx8tAC), 31.9 million metric tons per year of waste generated within 50 km of the coastline is categorized as mismanaged. These inadequately disposed waste in landfills could eventually enter the ocean via wastewater discharges, inland waterways, and tidal or wind transport.

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The study also stated that two billion people who have over the generations built their livelihoods close to the oceans have contributed more than **one-third** of the total plastic waste generated each year.

### Why Do We Focus on Recycling OBP?
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### **#1 Mitigate Plastic Pollution in the Oceans**
Ocean bound plastics that are likely to end up in the ocean are finger-pointed for disrupting the ocean’s ecosystem and threatening marine lives.

They can stay up in the oceans for a long time, turning into tiny particles through weathering processes, being swallowed by sea creatures and eventually, returning onto our dinner plates.

HHI knows that this would be less of a problem if we were meticulous about collecting, processing and recycling OBP waste. So, to fully address the plastic waste challenge, we know that it is urgent to capture ocean bound plastic as much as possible and funnel the maximum amount into our recycling programs.

### **#2 High Degree of Versatility**
The fact is, most ocean bound plastics can be recycled up to **seven times** before the structural integrity of the plastic becomes too fragile.

Through HHI’s breakthrough technology, we are able to customise ocean bound plastic into various products for numerous applications.

![Collaboration Product of HHI’s Plashaus with Kian Furniture](/uploads/Screenshot_2021_11_11_163132_859c19ce8a.png)

*Image credit: Ole Boleh*

One of the best examples would be the [collaboration](https://www.oleboleh.tv/blog/posts/the-seat-from-the-sea-a-future-for-ocean-bound-plastic) of HHI’s Plashaus with Kian Furniture that came out with stylish, functional one-piece furniture made from recycled OBP —namely, the Lourve and the 120 Chair. 

### **#3 Safe, Reliable and Ethical**
Products made from OBP have to comply with the same set of safety and reliability standards as other plastic products made from virgin plastic. Thus, consumers can rest assured in terms of product safety. 

![HHI adheres strictly to the labor health and safety, universal rights, business ethics and environmental protection standards](/uploads/products_0_36e2714faa.jpg)

HHI and its Ocean Bound Plastic brand, Plashaus Ocean adhere strictly to the labor health and safety, universal rights, business ethics and environmental protection standards.

All standards that we complied with are outlined by the SMETA Best Practice Guide (Version 6.1, May 2019). In many cases, HHI’s practices even exceed the Malaysian regulatory requirements.

### **#4 Our Dedication is Not in Vain**
We always strive to give OBP a second life and go all-out in mitigating ocean plastic pollution. We are the first in the world to be successfully audited for the Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) standards and receive the certification.

In addition to ISO certifications, HHI is also Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified for its 100% recycled materials and SMERA certified for social compliance.

### ***Wrapping Up***

Consumers and corporations have to be acquainted with the fact that all ocean plastic, regardless of its source, is equally devastating for the marine ecosystem. 

Through ongoing pursuit of long-term sustainability since 2002, our hard work and dedication have allowed us to accelerate business transformation for a better future and continuous global growth.

[Contact us](https://www.henghiap.com/contact-us) now so we can work together to accomplish your corporate sustainability goal.



Why Does HHI Focus on Recycling Ocean Bound Plastics (OBP)?

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Star Media Group Berhad will be organizing it’s inaugural Circular Economy Conference 2021 on July 14th, 2021. HHI CEO, Mr. Kian Hoe Seah is honored to be one of the panelist to share about how Circular Economy works and HHI's Sustainability goals.

We are bringing together believers to give a guidance on your journey towards a Circular Economy model.

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As an alumni of Thunderbird School of Global Management, it is such an honor for CEO of HHI , Mr. Kian Hoe Seah to be a panel speaker for United Nations Global Compact with other great esteemed panelists like Prof. Dr. Marc-Michael Bergfeld and Rajeev Peshawaria.


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With MATRADE’s support and assistance, one of these companies that succeeded in making it in the global plastic industry is the multiple award winning integrated plastic recycling company Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd (HHI).

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HHI (Heng Hiap Industries): A testament of MATRADE’s support for Malaysian mid-tier companies in sustainability

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Sustainable Superheroes: HHI (Heng Hiap Industries)

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How Capgemini is digitally transforming plastic recycling

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Virtuous cycle A project to ‘Uberize’ plastic waste recycling

French multinational Capgemini SE is collaborating with Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd to develop a mobile application that simplifies the process of plastic waste recycling for consumers.

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Capgemini partners Heng Hiap on plastic recycling app

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Plastic Recycling Conference

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Heng Hiap Applauded for Mitigating the Damaging Effects of Plastics Pollution with its Intelligent Plastic Technologies

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2020 Malaysia Sustainable Development Virtual Awards Ceremony

Hear our managing director talk about the circular economy, sustainability and the untapped potential of recycling plastic.

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#ITAP2020 Ask the Experts (Ep1) Seah Kian Hoe: Recycling Plastics & Sustainability

Volunteers in Malaysia go out every week to collect washed up plastic. In collaboration with a recycling factory, car parts and furniture are made from it. Plastic chairs in particular are popular and are therefore sold to restaurants and hotels.

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Malaysian company makes chairs from washed-up plastic

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Malaysian recycler transforms ocean-bound plastic waste into furniture, goods

Ocean-bound plastics collected by environmental groups in Malaysia are getting a second life with help of a growing number of companies that transform the waste into useful products.

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Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Best Practices Virtual Awards Ceremony

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Smart Waste Solutions Technology Innovation Award

In Malaysia, volunteers are working with a recycling plant to transform the ocean-bound plastic waste they collect into products ranging from auto parts to home appliances and furniture.

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In Malaysia, ocean-bound plastic waste is transformed into furniture

In collaboration with a Sime Darby Plantation, we developed technology to upcycle discarded fertiliser bags into plastic chairs. This initiative reduces the number of bags that end up in the landfill, supports our waste management efforts and protects the ocean (SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development).