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Month: September 2024

Month: September 2024

LIVE SIMPLY FOR A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE

Lai Cheng September 20, 2024 0 Comments
Modern living often pushes us to buy more than is necessary. Ads tell us to own more things, to acquire the biggest home or the latest car – materialistic pursuits that get us to splurge only to end up being more unsatisfied and unhappy. It’s time we learnt to live simply. Living simply isn’t about loss. It’s actually a gain – many meaningful gains. When you live simply, you gain time,...
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WHERE TO FIND MEDICINE

Lai Cheng September 20, 2024 0 Comments
Medicine is not always found in bottles or tablets. Exercise is medicine. Fasting is medicine. Fruits and vegetables are medicine. Self-care is medicine. Friends are medicine. Happiness is medicine. Love is medicine. Use these and many more great medicines in life to gain true health and wellness. “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will instruct his patient in the care of the...
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Brominated Flame Retardants: Fireproof or Harmful?

Lai Cheng September 19, 2024 0 Comments
What are Brominated Flame Retardants? Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are chemicals used to make materials less flammable by interfering with the combustion process. BFRs have been widely used in plastic and foam products for a long time, including in furniture upholstery, car seats and plastics, electronics, and building insulation. BFRs are a subclass of the over 175 different types of...
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CAP Calls for Stronger Enforcement and Policy Reforms to Protect Malaysia’s Rivers

Lai Cheng September 19, 2024 0 Comments
Malaysia is rich in water resources with around 98% of our water needs coming from rivers and streams. Unfortunately, many individuals and entities neglect the care of our rivers, resulting in severe pollution issues. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) demands urgent and immediate action from the government to enforce existing environmental laws, prevent industrial activities near...
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HOW TREES ARE TRANSPLANTED IN JAPAN

Lai Cheng September 18, 2024 0 Comments
In Japan, when a tree is in the way of civil work or the construction of a new road, all necessary resources and efforts are dedicated to carrying out a proper transplant and ensuring its survival in its new location. This practice reflects a deep culture of respect for trees, their life and longevity. The picture below shows a 165-year-old tree ready for transplant in Japan. Source: Young Farmer...
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Single-use plastic ban pays off

Lai Cheng September 17, 2024 0 Comments
One year since it banned single-use plastic, a school here has reported fewer plastic containers and food waste being thrown into rubbish bins. The compound of Sekolah Raja Perempuan Taayah, a major religious boarding school in Perak with 567 students, is cleaner too. Under the ban which began in June last year, its “Say No To Single-Use Plastic” programme head Mohd Fikri Fadzil said it was...
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In Asia, Zero Waste Is Proving to Be a Climate Solution

Lai Cheng September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Decentralized and community-led zero waste practices are a low-hanging fruit in addressing the climate crisis. It’s not every day that you see the words “zero waste” and “climate” in the same sentence.  Zero waste practitioners, both individuals and civil society organizations, vie for individual lifestyle change while also calling for a systems change in the way things are produced...
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SMART BICYCLE LANE

Lai Cheng September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Cycling is one way to keep one’s carbon footprint low while staying in shape. In bicycle-friendly Poland, they have made cycling even more eco-friendly by creating a glow-in-the-dark bicycle path powered by the sun. A solar-charged lane was installed in the Polish town of Lidzbark Warminski in 2016. The luminous blue cycling strip is made from a synthetic material called phosphor that can glow...
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WISDOM OF THE TREES

Lai Cheng September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Feeling like you're losing ground? Remember the wisdom of the trees. Every year they shed their leaves, yet they stand tall, resilient, and hopeful for spring. Let this be a reminder that even in the toughest of times, there's always a chance for renewal and growth. Source: Canopy  
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INNOVATIVE WAY TO STOP FOOD WASTE

Lai Cheng September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Since 2016, supermarkets in France have been banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food. They must instead donate it to charities and food banks which will provide the hungry with millions of more meals, or to facilities that process it into animal feed or compost. France is the first country in the world to combat food waste in this innovative way. (Image via Give A Shift About Nature)...
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