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Month: June 2024

Month: June 2024

‘Not world’s rubbish bin’: Malaysia e-waste seizure raises fears of renewed criminal trade

Lai Cheng June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Environment minister’s warning comes after interception of over 100 containers filled with toxic e-waste from Los Angeles port Malaysia has seized over 100 shipping containers filled with electronic waste sent from Los Angeles port and destined for illegal smelters operated by Chinese gangs, the environment minister said Wednesday. The containers, which were tracked by environmental activist...
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‘Step up the fight against illegal dumping’

Lai Cheng June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Those found importing illegal electronic waste (ewaste) into the country should face severe repercussions including being blacklisted, says an environmental activist. Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) chief executive S. Mageswari urged the authorities to take stern action against those flouting the law. “While tracking importers and exporters of illegal ewaste can be challenging due to...
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HOW TO USE EGG SHELLS AS FERTILISER

Lai Cheng June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Eggshells can be a great source of calcium and other minerals for your plants, and they can also help to deter pests such as slugs and snails. Here's how to use eggshells as fertiliser: > Collect your eggshells: Start by saving your eggshells after cooking or baking. Rinse them out and let them dry. > Crush the eggshells: Once the eggshells are dry, crush them into small pieces. You can do...
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Massive e-Waste Seizure in Malaysia Follows Tip-Off from Global Waste Watchdog Group

Lai Cheng June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Basel Action Network Press Release Seattle, Kuala Lumpur. June 26, 2024. After receiving detailed alerts by the Seattle-based Basel Action Network (BAN), a global watchdog group working to prevent the dumping of toxic wastes by rich industrialized countries on developing countries, the Malaysian government announced yesterday that they detained 301 of the 453 intermodal containers BAN had...
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PARABLE OF THE PENCIL

Lai Cheng June 27, 2024 0 Comments
(A wisdom story) The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.” “ONE: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s...
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WHO: 2.6 million die annually due to alcohol

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments
Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organisation said today, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high". The United Nations health agency's latest report on alcohol and health said alcohol causes nearly one in 20 deaths globally each year, through drink driving, alcohol-induced violence and abuse, and a...
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Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues – including obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. The poor nutritional profile of ultra-processed foods, which often lack...
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Don’t waste your waste, recycle it for money with Trash4Cash

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments
The first Trash4Cash automatic drive-through recycling centre in Seberang Perai aims to not just offer convenience and promote recycling awareness, but also to help the public generate income from waste. Based on the DIY (do-it-yourself) concept, the centre operates round-the-clock with no operators and is equipped with CCTV cameras, lights, fans and WiFi powered by solar energy. Trash4Cash...
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SAVE ENERGY – A Handy Resource for All Consumers

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments
Most energy sources produce pollution or greenhouse gases when burned and this is contributing to the climate crisis.  Reducing energy use is crucial in the fight against climate change. When a large number of consumers actively participate in energy conservation efforts, the collective impact can be significant. We have a shared responsibility to save the environment. With this in mind, CAP...
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