Month: September 2024
7 FRUITS THAT BENEFIT HEALTH
Fruits are nutritious and healthy to eat every day. All fruits contain important vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals and fibre, which help to prevent disease, so it’s best to eat a variety of them. Consider eating bananas, cucumber, oranges, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry and watermelon. These 7 fruits have health benefits you probably never knew about.
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SPEND TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Time spent with children is more important than the money you spend on them. They grow so fast. You will never have this day with your children again – tomorrow they’ll be a little bit older than they are today. A Polish proverb says, “You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once.” Spending time with your children is one thing you will never regret. Small moments in time...
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THE TENACITY, SIMPLICITY & CHARM OF NATURE
This gardening experiment by kindergarten children reminds us of nature’s resilience and its ability to flourish in the most improbable spaces. The children did an experiment in guerrilla gardening by dropping seeds into sidewalk cracks and observing the results. At first glance, it might have appeared to be a fruitless endeavour – what could possibly grow in such a confined, unlikely...
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PROMOTING CONSUMER ACTION FOR JUST ENERGY TRANSITION IN MALAYSIA
Energy Saving Initiatives in Selected Schools in Penang – a CAP Project Report The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is proud to share the report of our recently completed project, “Promoting Consumer Action for Just Energy Transition in Malaysia” in schools. This project aimed to raise awareness among consumers and school communities, about the importance of energy saving and energy...
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Understanding PFAS: Environmental Persistence and Human Health Concerns
What is PFAS and where is it used? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of over 4,700 synthetic organic substances that are widely used in consumer and professional products. This category includes chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), some of which have been in commercial use since the 1940s. PFAS are highly stable...
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CAP Urges Government to Reject Misinformation from ENDS and HTP Industry, Citing Public Health Risks
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to reject the arguments presented by the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) (inclusive of e-cigarettes and vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) industry. The arguments proffered by the ENDS and HTP industry and their lobbyists echo those previously employed by the tobacco industry, which is now heavily regulated...
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DON’T LET THE MIRROR DEFINE YOU
You’re worth more than what the mirror shows. The mirror reflects only your appearance, not your inner values and who you really are. Don’t let the media, including social media, define your self-image too. The World Counts website revealed these sobering truths: > One study conducted a test on women. 3 out of 4 said that they were overweight. In reality, only 1 out of 4 really was. >...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare
PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too. By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja The global attention on plastic pollution largely centers around plastics used in consumer products, such as packaging and single-use wrappers. However, the contribution of the healthcare...
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