We are living the end of what could have seemed an era of abundance – energy, manpower, and all that we are used to. As resources run out, innovative solutions will be born with a view in coping the crises, and we are seeing this trend growing across Asia.

Coming April 2024, Hong Kong residents will be charged for rubbish disposal. With the intention of encouraging people to throw less away, the new scheme requires residents will need to purchase bags to dispose their rubbish or be fined HKD1,500.

As unexpected heat waves ravaged Japan, demand for jackets and T-shirts with special cooling features has been soaring. Fan-jakketo, jackets with built-in fans, have been causing a sensation among outdoor workers to keep cool.

From 2025 onwards, Taiwan will ban hotels the use of single-use plastic items such as lotions, combs, and toothbrushes to reduce plastic waste. By banning the provision of single-use travel items, plastic waste was speculated to reduce by approximately 2,100 metric tons per year.

The trend is set to continue as crises cease to diminish, diversifying solutions will be born from ever-changing environment.