IT’S OKAY TO LIVE A SIMPLE LIFE
A simple life is a better life. (Image via Give A Shift About Nature)
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Lai Cheng
CAP: Diabetes the Silent Killer
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Since it was launched by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1991 it has become the primary awareness campaign of the global diabetes community. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” emphasises the importance to reduce the risk of diabetes, and ensuring that all those who are diagnosed with...
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution
From 18 to 20 October 2024, the Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition – comprising CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia, and SAM – held the impactful Journey to End Plastic Pollution exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The event attracted a diverse audience, including concerned citizens, families, environmentalists, and government officials, all united by a shared commitment to addressing the...
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WASTEFUL PLASTIC PACKAGING FOR GROCERIES
This image was taken from a New Zealand supermarket chain that was testing a new no-plastic packaging trial for vegetables and fruit. When shown side by side, you can really see how wasteful commercial packing is. Source: Sustainability
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BE MEDICINE SMART
Not all medicines are equal. > Some need to be taken at a certain time > Some need to be taken with food > Some may interact with herbal remedies Source: WHO
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How Plastic Mulching in Farming Harms the Environment
Plastic mulch, a component of modern agriculture, creates harmful microplastics that take centuries to break down and also pollutes the air if burned. Worldwide, over 20 million hectares of agricultural lands use plastic mulching. This brochure explains how plastic in farming pollutes the environment – and is harmful to soil microorganisms and human health – and why organic mulching is...
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ONE MAN REPLANTS A FOREST
Jadav Molai Payeng – The Forest Man of India From barren soil to a vibrant forest – that’s what one man has single-handedly created with his one-tree-grown-a-day practice for over 40 years. The forest today spans over 550 hectares, equivalent to the size of 15 football fields. Meet Jadav Molai Payeng, the “Forest Man of India” – a living testament to the resilience of nature and the...
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