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SPEND TIME IN NATURE

Lai Cheng August 5, 2024 0 Comments

Nature has long been considered the ultimate healer, but we humans are spending less time outdoors in our modern, fast-paced, and ever-connected way of life. Forgoing time in nature – or just time outside in general – is a missed opportunity to benefit your mental, emotional, and physical health, because spending time in Mother Nature can help relieve stress and anxiety; boost our immune...

WHY WE NEED MORE TREES

Lai Cheng August 5, 2024 0 Comments

(Photos via Mathea’s Garden)

Waste Trade: A Form of Colonialism

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments

A short explainer on waste trade across Global South, and how it is a new form of waste colonialism as it perpetuates environmental and social injustice. By Mageswari Sangaralingam In 2017, China announced a stop on the import of 24 types of waste beginning 1 January 2018. This decision, coupled with the fact that under China’s Operation National Sword, the illegal smuggling of waste would...

SAY NO TO PLASTIC

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments

How Plastics Harm Human Health & the Planet Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials used in a huge and growing range of products in our everyday lives, from disposable water bottles and packaging to toys, textiles and hundreds of other common items. Although plastics have become ubiquitous, they are a threat to human and health and the...

Impose Ban on Heavy Vehicles during Peak Hours on Penang’s Roads

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to impose a ban on heavy vehicles during peak hours to alleviate traffic congestion. A CAP survey revealed that the movement of goods and construction vehicles during peak period, specifically in the morning and evening, significantly contributes to traffic congestion and disrupts the smooth flow of...

ARE YOU WEARING PLASTIC & OIL?

Lai Cheng August 1, 2024 0 Comments

Did you know that most of our clothes are made from plastic? Polyester, a manufactured synthetic fibre, is a kind of plastic and is usually derived from petroleum. This synthetic fibre is the most commonly used fabric in textiles. Let's try our best to opt out of buying synthetic fibres. Fast fashion that uses cheap and harmful fabric fuels climate change. Find out more below. ~ adapted from 1...

NATURAL ANT REPELLENT

Lai Cheng August 1, 2024 0 Comments

Ants can be annoying but you don’t have to kill them. There’s an easy way to keep them away from your home.

THE “STOLEN” AXE

Lai Cheng July 31, 2024 0 Comments

(A wisdom story) A woodcutter went out one morning to cut some firewood and discovered that his favourite axe was missing. He couldn't find it anywhere. Then he noticed his neighbour's son standing near the woodshed. The woodcutter thought, "Aha! That boy must have stolen my axe. I see how he lurks about the shed, shifting uneasily from foot to foot, greedy hands stuffed in his pockets, a guilty...

OPEN THE WINDOWS WHEN IT RAINS

Lai Cheng July 30, 2024 0 Comments

We often close the windows as soon as it starts raining, but this is a common mistake. If it's raining during a warm season (and rainwater doesn’t splash in), open the windows for at least a few minutes. Rain has an oxygenating effect that purifies the air in our homes, bringing in that fresh "rain smell" we all enjoy. The scent of rain comes from ozone particles that help clean the air...

SAY NO TO LIFELESS LAWNS

Lai Cheng July 29, 2024 0 Comments

If you live in a landed home, why not create a vibrant habitat. Say no to lifeless lawns and yes to thriving gardens! Lawns consume resources and offer little ecological value, while diverse gardens create life, attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Transform your space into a vibrant habitat that benefits both the environment and your community. Interesting fact: A well-planned...

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