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Massive e-Waste Seizure in Malaysia Follows Tip-Off from Global Waste Watchdog Group

Lai Cheng June 27, 2024 0 Comments

Basel Action Network Press Release Seattle, Kuala Lumpur. June 26, 2024. After receiving detailed alerts by the Seattle-based Basel Action Network (BAN), a global watchdog group working to prevent the dumping of toxic wastes by rich industrialized countries on developing countries, the Malaysian government announced yesterday that they detained 301 of the 453 intermodal containers BAN had...

PARABLE OF THE PENCIL

Lai Cheng June 27, 2024 0 Comments

(A wisdom story) The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.” “ONE: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s...

WHO: 2.6 million die annually due to alcohol

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organisation said today, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high". The United Nations health agency's latest report on alcohol and health said alcohol causes nearly one in 20 deaths globally each year, through drink driving, alcohol-induced violence and abuse, and a...

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues – including obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. The poor nutritional profile of ultra-processed foods, which often lack...

Don’t waste your waste, recycle it for money with Trash4Cash

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

The first Trash4Cash automatic drive-through recycling centre in Seberang Perai aims to not just offer convenience and promote recycling awareness, but also to help the public generate income from waste. Based on the DIY (do-it-yourself) concept, the centre operates round-the-clock with no operators and is equipped with CCTV cameras, lights, fans and WiFi powered by solar energy. Trash4Cash...

SAVE ENERGY – A Handy Resource for All Consumers

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

Most energy sources produce pollution or greenhouse gases when burned and this is contributing to the climate crisis. Reducing energy use is crucial in the fight against climate change. When a large number of consumers actively participate in energy conservation efforts, the collective impact can be significant. We have a shared responsibility to save the environment. With this in mind, CAP...

CULTIVATE THE 6 P’s OF LIFE

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

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Southeast Asian States’ Position in Global Plastics Treaty Negotiation: A Case of Maladministration?

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

If governments abandon their responsibility to secure their citizens’ health through a strong Global Plastics Treaty, they could face legal liability. By Rayhan Dudayev and Fajri Fadhillah At the United Nations Environmental Assembly in March 2022, nearly 200 governments agreed to start creating a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty to stop plastic pollution. Two years later, we are...

Planet-first diet cuts risk of early death by nearly a third, study says

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

Closely following a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of premature death by nearly one-third in people, while also dramatically cutting the release of greenhouse gases devastating the planet, a new study found. “Eating more whole plant foods, less animal foods, and less highly processed foods is better for people and planet alike,” said...

Hidden plastic deep in the ground

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

Despite major operations to close down illegal dump sites in Kuala Langat, local activists are still finding places with plastic waste buried deep in the soil throughout the district. These organisations have also found new dump sites scattered throughout the area, with one containing plastic from ewaste. Kuala Langat Environmental Action Group’s Pua Lay Peng said despite state authorities...

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