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Month: October 2024

Month: October 2024

Major Banks Fueling Biodiversity Collapse by $395 Billion Since the Paris Agreement; Governments  Failing to Reign in Banks

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments
New reports reveal escalating financing to destructive sectors and highlight the urgent need for financial sector regulations to achieve the Global Biodiversity Goals As the critical Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP16 approaches, new research and analysis released today by the Forests and Finance (F&F) Coalition –– a group of 10 international civil society organizations...
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HOW TO REDUCE FOOD LOSS & WASTE

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments
On this World Food Day and every day, remember that reducing food loss and waste is something everyone can do. Here are a few tips. > Plan meals and shop smart to avoid overbuying. > Store food properly to make it last longer. > Get creative with leftovers and use all parts of your ingredients. Taking these small steps helps help protect the planet and to help make more food reach those...
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ENACT & ENFORCE LEAD PAINT LAWS

Lai Cheng October 16, 2024 0 Comments
As of 16 January 2024, 48% of countries have confirmed that they have legally binding controls on the production, import, sale and use of lead paints (WHO). Many countries still do not have any regulations with penalties for non-compliance. Take steps now to enact and enforce lead paint laws. #BanLeadPaintNow  
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CAP’s Response to FSGMAM President’s Claims on Tobacco and Vape Product Display Ban

Lai Cheng October 16, 2024 0 Comments
In response to recent claims made by the President of Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations of Malaysia (FSGMAM), Hong Chee Meng, regarding the Malaysian Ministry of Health's (MOH) implementation of a tobacco and vape product display ban, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) wishes to provide clarification on the matter. 1. Financial Support for Compliance CAP opposes any...
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STOP MAKING LEAD PAINT

Lai Cheng October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Many countries have banned lead in paint manufacturing, and responsible paint manufacturers have switched to non-lead raw materials to produce lead-safe paints. As availability of lead-safe paint increases, there is no benefit to keep making lead paint. #BanLeadPaint  
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