Kuala Lampur, May 2 -- Garbage is often seen as worthless waste - something to be thrown out and forgotten.

But what if we told you that this so-called "garbage" could actually be a source of income?

Across the world, individuals, communities, and even businesses are realising the hidden value in waste, turning trash into treasure and contributing to a more sustainable future.

According to the World Bank, the world generates over 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste each year, with at least 33 per cent not managed in an environmentally safe manner.

In Malaysia alone, we produce more than 38,000 tonnes of waste daily, with a significant portion ending up in landfills.

This not only takes up valuable land but also pollutes soil, a...