November 2023 – Page 3 – Consumers Association Penang

Ultra Processed Foods Aggressively Promoted to Children

Lai Cheng November 21, 2023 0 Comments

A key driver of unhealthy diets among children today is that unhealthy foods and drinks are ever-present and aggressively marketed, a new Australian study has found. Manufacturers are targeting children with marketing techniques on the packaging of unhealthy foods. There is widespread, unregulated use of promotional techniques, like cartoon characters, that directly appeal to children,...

PLASTIC CREDITS – A NEW FORM OF GREENWASHING

Lai Cheng November 18, 2023 0 Comments

The Concept Does Not Reduce Plastic Pollution Plastic credits often amount to corporate greenwashing. They are a flawed tool that won’t help with worldwide pollution from the material, say 2 civil society organisations, Break Free From Plastic (BFFP) and the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA). Plastic credits, sometimes called offsets, work a bit like the carbon credits that...

FOODS THAT ARE NATURAL PAINKILLERS

Lai Cheng November 17, 2023 0 Comments

Some natural and healthy foods can be good pain remedies. A common cause of chronic pain is inflammation, which can damage the body’s cells and organs, and cause constant pain in joints, muscles and tissues. The good news is there are many natural foods which can aid in reducing inflammation and relieving pain over time. Here are some of them.

TREES CAN IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

Lai Cheng November 17, 2023 0 Comments

Proximity to trees, or even a good view of trees, can help relieve a number of stress-related conditions. A Medical College of Wisconsin study found that higher levels of green space and exposure to trees lead to fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. According to a study by Chungbuk National University in South Korea, people who had a view of trees from their office report less...

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

Lai Cheng November 16, 2023 0 Comments

Global South Voice Their Demands, CAP calls for End to Waste Colonialism As the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution begins this week to negotiate a global plastics treaty, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) hosted a media briefing to voice the demands of the Global South. Featuring representatives from a coalition of civil...

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

Lai Cheng November 16, 2023 0 Comments

Day 2: Summary of Events On the second day of #INC3 negotiations for a #PlasticsTreaty, while contact groups continue until the evening, here are #BreakFreeFromPlastic highs and lows from the plenary and events today. #PlasticsTreaty #INC3 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BeatPlasticPollution #PlasticsINC Source: Break Free From Plastic

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

Lai Cheng November 16, 2023 0 Comments

Plastics Treaty March Consumers Association Penang - CAP at the #PlasticsTreatyMarch leading up to the #INC3 of the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty in Nairobi. #breakfreefromplastic

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T STOP LEARNING

Lai Cheng November 15, 2023 0 Comments

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. So goes a popular quote. There is no end to education. Learning is a lifelong process. “Research shows that you begin learning in the womb and go right on learning until the moment you pass on. Your brain has a capacity for learning that is virtually limitless, which makes every human a potential...

WEAK HANDS FROM TYPING? DO THIS

Lai Cheng November 15, 2023 0 Comments

Is your constant typing job causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand or wrist? Do this daily to get rid of your typing troubles. Source: Daily Health Tips

CAP: Diabetes the Silent Epidemic

Lai Cheng November 13, 2023 0 Comments

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have declared November 14 as World Diabetes Day. Since it was launched in 1991 it has become the primary awareness campaign for the global diabetes community. In 2023 WHO campaign will focus on the importance of knowing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The campaign will also highlight the impact of diabetes-related...

Consumers Association Penang

Month: November 2023

Month: November 2023

Ultra Processed Foods Aggressively Promoted to Children

PLASTIC CREDITS – A NEW FORM OF GREENWASHING

FOODS THAT ARE NATURAL PAINKILLERS

TREES CAN IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

Global Plastics Treaty (INC3)

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T STOP LEARNING

WEAK HANDS FROM TYPING? DO THIS

CAP: Diabetes the Silent Epidemic