John Ooi Chong Sen transforms Malaysia’s packaging industry by turning hard-to-recycle paper liner waste into valuable materials.
His experience in the label packaging industry sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. Witnessing the daily generation of tons of paper liner residue, most of which ended up in landfills, John recognized the urgent need for a solution. This realization led him to found Materials In Works (MIW) to combat this waste crisis.
Materials In Works was part of our Greentech Asia 2024 program. What startups or founders focused on sustainability and climate change are inspiring to you? Tag them in the comments!
🌍 Honored to be a part of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024! 🌍
Materials In Works on stage at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival to discuss sustainable impact in the session, "Bridging the Gap: Collaborations for Sustainable Impact" - Powered by UOB.
This incredible platform allowed us to share our journey through the UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator and highlight some of the most impactful partnerships we’ve established, including those with UNIQLO Malaysia for waste management and ResourceCo for transforming waste into Processed Engineered Fuel (PEF). These partnerships don’t just address critical waste challenges — we demonstrate the scalability of our upcycling solutions across larger operations, setting a replicable model for other industries.
Regional Connectivity was a major theme we discussed. With mentors from Malaysia and Singapore, we gained crucial insights into regulatory landscapes and cultural nuances that shape successful collaborations. By tailoring our solutions to regional market conditions, we’re paving the way for smoother market entry across Southeast Asia.
In terms of Measuring Success, we emphasized the importance of metrics—carbon reduction, waste diverted from landfills, and cost savings for our partners. Scaling our solutions requires a sustainable business model and a commitment to continuous feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that every partnership delivers lasting impact.
A word of advice to fellow Greentechs: “Focus on building trust and aligning your solutions with your partner’s sustainability goals. This foundation opens doors for meaningful collaborations and long-term scalability.”
Thank you to everyone Marianne Tan, Carolin Barr K., Emmanual Tay, warodom khamphanchai, PhD, who joined us on stage, and special thanks to UOB FinLab for powering this impactful session. Let’s keep driving sustainable innovation together!
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We’re excited to announce that Nuplas Solutions has officially signed an MOU with Wipro Unza Malaysia to launch an ambitious Zero Waste Initiative for Paper Liners Recycling! 🤝🌍
By embracing circular economy principles, Wipro Unza Malaysia is taking bold steps to meet future consumer and government expectations. As a multinational corporation with a deep understanding of sustainability and circular economy, they are ready to lead by example. They are turning their paper labelling waste, once destined for landfills, into recycled paper pulp, reintegrating it back into the production cycle. ♻️🔄
This initiative not only reduces waste and conserves resources by lowering the need for virgin materials, but it also significantly cuts carbon emissions – all while fostering a culture of circularity. 🌱💪
Nuplas Solutions is proud to partner with Wipro Unza in this journey towards a sustainable future, empowering businesses to enhance supply chain sustainability through innovative circular economy solutions. 🌿
Connect with us at www.nuplassolutions.com to learn more about our mission to keep waste in a closed loop, away from our oceans and landfills. Let’s build a circular future together! 🌏🔄
🌍 Exciting News from Nuplas Solutions! 🌿
We've just signed an MOU with Materials In Works (MIW) to launch a zero-waste initiative for paper liners. Together, we're transforming waste paper liners into valuable cellulose pulp, benefiting the environment and meeting local paper manufacturers' raw material needs.
This partnership offers an innovative upcycling solution that turns traditionally non-recyclable paper labeling liners, destined for landfills, into valuable raw materials. Our efforts could prevent waste from reaching landfills, save up to 54,600 trees from being cut down, and offset nearly 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. 🌳🌱
This initiative is a powerful example of the Circular Economy in action. Let’s work together for a circular future, keeping waste in a closed loop and away from our oceans and landfills.
Follow us and learn more about our global mission to protect the environment through a Circular Economy model at www.nuplassolutions.com.
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Out of over 350 applicants, 34 companies were chosen as finalists. Among these selected companies, we proudly represent the green technology sector in Malaysia! The UOB FinLab's Green Tech Accelerator 2024 program has commenced, spanning six months and concluding in November 2024 with a showcase day at the Singapore Fintech Festival. We are eagerly looking forward to presenting our collaborative solutions with UOB and other industry partners on that day!
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The launch marked the commencement of the six-month programme which will conclude in November 2024 with a showcase day at the Singapore Fintech Festival. 34 companies were shortlisted out of more than 350 applicants. Out of the selected companies, 10 greentechs are from Malaysia.
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