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TREES MAKE CITY DWELLERS HAPPIER

Lai Cheng February 6, 2024 0 Comments

Trees not only slow climate change, they help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives. Trees provide environments conducive to physical and social activities and this improves mental well-being. Whether through community gardening or walking in neighbourhoods or parks, people of all ages report experiencing relaxing or invigorating effects after going out into nature. Studies have shown...

CANCER-CAUSING METAL IN LUCKY CHARM BRACELETS

Lai Cheng February 6, 2024 0 Comments

With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, lucky charm ornaments and accessories that are believed to attract good health and fortune are most sought after. But beware, some of such lucky items could pose a cancer-risk. Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition has found lucky charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a...

SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 6)

Lai Cheng February 5, 2024 0 Comments

Set a Timer on the Air Conditioner at Night Let’s start with a quick realisation on how much electricity air conditioners consume. On average, a home air conditioner (2 horsepower) can use about 1,900 watts of electricity an hour. If you have it on all day, that accumulates to a whopping 45,600 watts of electricity in a day! Being mindful of this consumption is not only crucial for your...

THINK GOOD THOUGHTS

Lai Cheng February 5, 2024 0 Comments

We become what we think about. Think good thoughts and good will find you. Image via Help A Teacher

EcoWaste Coalition Exposes Non-stop Use of Online Shopping Sites to Sell Mercury-Containing Skin Whitening Products

Lai Cheng February 2, 2024 0 Comments

There is unabated sale of mercury-containing skin whitening products on online platforms. Consumers are advised to steer clear of the products. In a statement, the Ecowaste Coalition in the Philippines cautioned that its survey has found products that have been restricted for sale, or banned locally for lacking market authorisation, including for containing mercury above the 1 part-per-million...

PBAPP needs to get its act together

Lai Cheng February 2, 2024 0 Comments

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to get its act together because Penangites are bracing themselves for unexpected water cuts because of burst pipelines. It is not only meant for a series of Sungai Perai incidents but also burst pipes in residential areas. We urge PBAPP to be actively involved in preventive maintenance rather than responding...

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIVING IS POSSIBLE

Lai Cheng February 1, 2024 0 Comments

Empowering Savings: Theeban's RM171 to RM35 Energy Savings Journey Meet Theeban, our dedicated education officer and urban garden trainer at CAP, who embarked on an inspiring journey to slash his electricity bills from over RM171 to a remarkable RM35 in just 5 months! Feeling the strain of high bills and rental costs, Theeban joined CAP's energy-saving programme in August 2023. He set out to hit...

WE NEED PEACE

Lai Cheng January 31, 2024 0 Comments

WHAT YOU EAT SHAPES YOUR BODY & YOUR HEALTH

Lai Cheng January 31, 2024 0 Comments

Ultra processed foods dominate every supermarket today and fast food can be found in every city across the world. But that doesn’t mean they need to have a place in your diet. Such foods may be convenient to eat but are unhealthy. They are typically high in sugar, salt, saturated or trans fats, and many processed preservatives and ingredients. They also lack some beneficial nutrients....

ARE YOU A SLAVE TO YOUR PHONE?

Lai Cheng January 31, 2024 0 Comments

Modern gadgets have made us slaves of machines. One good example is the smartphone, which now rules our lives. Many of us are unknowingly hooked on it – we feel cut off and incomplete without it; we compulsively check for messages, updates and battery life; we bring it with us to the toilet; and we even sleep with it. According to data from the book, “The Power of Off”, most people now...

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