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HOW TO REDUCE WASTE

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

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.

NOURISH YOUR GUT GARDEN WITH PLANT FOODS

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

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...

A CITY TRANSFORMED

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

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)

DON’T CHASE AWAY THE TOADS

Lai Cheng November 22, 2024 0 Comments

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

SHANGHAI’S TIERED LAWN: An Innovative Green Urban Space

Lai Cheng November 21, 2024 0 Comments

In the bustling city of Shanghai, a uniquely designed tiered lawn has become a haven for office workers seeking a tranquil escape. This innovative urban space not only offers a peaceful retreat but also serves as a valuable lesson in ergonomic and sustainable design. The Unique Design of the Tiered Lawn The tiered lawn’s distinct design is what sets it apart from other urban green spaces....

Billionaires emit more carbon pollution in 90 minutes than the average person does in a lifetime

Lai Cheng November 21, 2024 0 Comments

Published: 28th October 2024 Fifty of the world’s richest billionaires on average produce more carbon through their investments, private jets and yachts in just over an hour and a half than the average person does in their entire lifetime, a new Oxfam report reveals today. The first-of-its-kind study, “Carbon Inequality Kills,” tracks the emissions from private jets, yachts and polluting...

BRAIN BREAKS Needed for Happy Learning

Lai Cheng November 20, 2024 0 Comments

An important reminder for educators and parents. (Image: Teacher Goals)

WALK YOUR BACK PAIN AWAY

Lai Cheng November 20, 2024 0 Comments

Over 600 million people worldwide suffer from lower back pain, often enduring it in cycles. Nearly 70% of those who recover will face another episode within a year. Now, new research suggests that regular walking can prevent pain from returning. In the study, participants who walked 5 times a week were 28% less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. Here’s why walking is...

WHERE WE STORE OUR STRESS

Lai Cheng November 20, 2024 0 Comments

Stress doesn't just affect our mind – it settles in our body too. Understanding these signs is the first step to releasing tension and prioritising your mental health. (Source: @KristenJakobitz)

MALAYSIA PLASTIC FACTS

Lai Cheng November 19, 2024 0 Comments

More Production, More Pollution Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today, and Malaysia is no exception. With increasing plastic production, our country faces growing concerns over its impact on public health, ecosystems, and the climate. Our latest factsheet, 'Malaysia Plastic Facts: More Production, More Pollution' offers an overview of the...

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