Month: November 2024
GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
5th meeting (Final Round) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea (25 November-1 December 2024) Today officially marks the first day of the fifth and final round of Plastics Treaty negotiations! Pressure builds up as governments are expected to agree on a treaty by December 1. Let’s make sure country representatives stand for strong and legally-binding...
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Escalating Human-Wildlife Conflicts: A Call for Sustainable Conservation in Malaysia
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is alarmed by the escalating human-wildlife conflicts in Malaysia, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and habitat destruction. Reports of poaching, illegal wildlife trade, roadkill incidents, and displaced animals reveal the severe consequences of deforestation and unregulated land development. A growing human population drives constant encroachment into...
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WHY READ?
Reading increases knowledge, and not just for school children only. Working adults can benefit from reading too. Books provide access to in-depth knowledge. Whenever Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is asked how he learned to build rockets, he would say, "I read books." Author Roald Dahl once said, "If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books." “Reading an hour a...
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Activists sent bold message to governments to end plastic use
According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric tons of plastic waste annually. Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally despite the convenience and cheap production costs it brings to the world, said Sahabat Alam Malaysia honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric...
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ENERGY GAINS, ENERGY DRAINS
Some daily habits can erode your energy, making you feel fatigued. Plugging energy drains and boosting energy levels are important if you want to have vim, vigour and vitality. Identify what energises you and the hidden energy zappers in your life. (Image via @Seek Wiser)
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HOW TO REDUCE WASTE
Cutting back on the amount of trash we generate can help to protect the environment for a greener future – and a better quality of life for everyone. Here are some ways to live more sustainably and reduce waste.
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NOURISH YOUR GUT GARDEN WITH PLANT FOODS
Most of us focus on protein and vitamins, but fibre diversity is key to gut health. Your microbiome thrives on different types of fibre found in various plant foods. Think of your gut as a garden – as biodiversity makes gardens flourish, diverse plant foods help beneficial bacteria thrive. Each plant offers unique fibres that feed different gut bacteria: Beans bring resistant starch Berries...
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A CITY TRANSFORMED
Barcelona is a city where pedestrians and nature are protagonists. In the first photo, we see a Barcelona focused on cars, with no bicycles or adequate pedestrian areas. In the second, the transformation is evident: trees, pedestrians and people enjoying urban space. This is the city we want and need. Source: IMM Design Lab (Photos: 30diasenbici; David via IMM Design Lab)
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DON’T CHASE AWAY THE TOADS
Toads are garden heroes that eat slugs, flies, cutworms, and other insects that are smaller and slower than they are. One toad can eat 10,000 to 20,000 insects in a year so like earthworms, they’re great garden allies. They also won’t eat your vegetables or flowers. Don’t drive them away from your garden! Source: East-West Seed Foundation, Inc.- Philippines
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