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TROUBLING TOXICS

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Many chemicals released throughout the plastics life cycle are hazardous and have been shown to pose threats to human health and the environment, and most of these chemicals are not regulated internationally. The IPEN briefing Troubling Toxics discusses approaches in the Plastics Treaty to establish criteria for a negative list of toxic chemicals associated with the production, use, and disposal...
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COLLECTIVISM OVER INDIVIDUALISM

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
A Lesson from Japan Japanese culture is rooted in respect and courtesy. In Japan, it's common for employees who arrive early to park farther away, allowing those who come later to park closer to the building. This practice reflects a strong sense of mutual respect and consideration in the workplace. By giving latecomers easier access to parking, those who arrive early help reduce the stress of...
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MAKE CLOTHES LAST

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Fast fashion wants us to buy what's in trend, wear it for a month and forget about it when we buy the next trendy thing, until we do a wardrobe clean out and throw it all out. We say no! Let's buy clothes we can see ourselves loving forever, make sure they're high quality whenever possible, repair them when they break, and keep them all for as long as possible! Source: 1 Million Women  
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TENNIS BALL MASSAGE FOR BACK AND FOOT PAIN

Lai Cheng September 27, 2024 0 Comments
Having a foot pain from wearing high heels or standing all day? Try a tennis ball massage for quick relief. Massage therapists know this little secret. There are nerve roots that originate in the lower back and branch out until they reach the feet. A simple massage with a tennis ball can help release tension, improve circulation, strengthen the feet, and help loosen foot ligaments, reducing the...
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Green Action Week 2024 – Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally

Lai Cheng September 27, 2024 0 Comments
In conjunction with Green Action Week 2024 (GAW 2024), the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is glad to present this year’s theme: "Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally." This initiative aims to raise awareness about the critical need for energy conservation and introduce practical solutions that benefit both the environment and our communities. Green Action Week is a global...
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CAP Applauds Government for Prioritising Public Health Over Vape Industry Interests in Smoking Control Law

Lai Cheng September 26, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) commends the Malaysian government for implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, effective 1 October 2024. This progress comes despite a memorandum from five associations representing over 2,000 vape traders, urging amendments to the law in favour of the vape industry. While the vape industry claims to be a significant...
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WHY CITIES SHOULD REDUCE SPEED LIMITS

Lai Cheng September 25, 2024 0 Comments
To date, more and more European cities are systematically working to expand the proportion of their street network with a speed limit of 30 km/h. Are reduced city-wide speed limits really that effective? Results from a recent study looking at 40 different cities across Europe, including Brussels, Paris, and Zurich, indicated that reductions in speed limits led to reductions in road crashes,...
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Shocking Discovery: 3,600+ Chemicals From Food Packaging Found in Human Bodies

Lai Cheng September 25, 2024 0 Comments
A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans, identifying 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and related products found in the human body. The study also points out considerable deficiencies in biomonitoring and the availability of toxicity data. A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental...
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