September 2024 – Page 6 – Consumers Association Penang

HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments

Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...

THE PALE BLUE DOT: OUR SHARED HOME

Lai Cheng September 3, 2024 0 Comments

Make it a Happy Place Do you know, human beings are just tiny specks in a massive universe. And Earth viewed from space is just a pale blue dot. What this means: On the grand scale of the universe, every human being and every single thing we own on earth is microscopic or insignificant. Embrace humility and awe. We share this small world together, so let’s all get along. Learn the ways of...

ARE YOU AN IMPULSE BUYER?

Lai Cheng September 3, 2024 0 Comments

Impulse buying can create unnecessary spending and overconsumption, which drives climate change (increasing our greenhouse gas emissions) By taking a breath before we buy something, asking ourselves whether we really do need it, we are thinking of our Mother Earth and prioritising her. Here are things you could do when you feel stressed/bored instead of resorting to shopping for a thrill: >...

HEALTHCARE STARTS WITH YOUR PLATE

Lai Cheng September 2, 2024 0 Comments

In a modern world dominated by Western science, technology and philosophy, protecting our health has increasingly emphasised medical solutions. What people need to hear is this: Healthcare doesn’t begin in the doctor’s office but in the kitchen. Up to 80% of chronic illness could be prevented through lifestyle. A primary driver of disease is chronic inflammation, and this can arise from poor...

BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD