March 20, 2023 – Consumers Association Penang

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Zero Waste Builds Healthy Local Economies

Lai Cheng March 20, 2023 0 Comments

Cities that invest in zero waste programs and policies create good green jobs, reduce pollution, and improve community health. Watch this video: #GoForZeroWaste #ThisIsZeroWaste

Recycling Alone Will Not Solve The Plastic Pollution Crisis, Experts Warn

Lai Cheng March 20, 2023 0 Comments

“The production of single-use plastic has been the ‘major culprit’ in the plastic pollution crisis and there are now more than 170 trillion plastic particles afloat in the world’s oceans. Clean-up programmes aimed at addressing the waste problem are futile if we continue to produce plastic at the current rate.” – 5 Gyres Institute co-founder Dr Marcus Erikson

Reusable Water Bottles Hold More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat, New Study Finds

Lai Cheng March 20, 2023 0 Comments

Reusable bottles can contain 40,000 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat, says a recent study. When compared to other household objects, the study found that reusable water bottles contain twice as many germs as a kitchen sink, 4 times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse, and 14 times more than a pet’s drinking bowl.

Consumers Association Penang

Day: March 20, 2023

Day: March 20, 2023

Zero Waste Builds Healthy Local Economies

Recycling Alone Will Not Solve The Plastic Pollution Crisis, Experts Warn

Reusable Water Bottles Hold More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat, New Study Finds