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KNOW THE SIGNS OF BURNOUT

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwork. Left unchecked, it can lead to serious physical and mental health problems, impacting performance, relationships, and overall well-being. Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a gradual process. It can creep up on you, often unnoticed until it's become a significant problem. And the...
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Youth Powered Sustainability Takes Root at Methodist Girls School, Penang

On 9 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) inspired a group of 65 enthusiastic students of Methodist Girls School in Penang with an engaging energy-saving awareness talk. This initiative aimed to instill a strong sense of responsibility and awareness about energy conservation among the youth. CAP research officer Ung Jun Min led the session, sharing easy-to-follow tips on how...
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REWIRE YOUR BRAIN, IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Want to improve your life? Rewire your brain. By doing this, we can change our thought patterns, habits, and behaviours. It used to be thought that our brain was “hardwired” to function in predetermined ways. The truth is, our brain is not hardwired, it's “softwired” by experience. If we realise certain thought patterns aren’t serving us, and we want to change them, we can “rewire”...
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Join Us for a Meaningful Day of Learning for the Planet

Calling all Penangites. In conjunction with Earth Day 2025, CAP has set up a booth at Komtar level 3, organised by the Penang Green Council. Come visit our booth and make your own energy-saving card. We will also be having a sharing session on energy-saving tips and cooling naturally at 1:15 pm.             #OurPowerOurPlanet #energysavings #climatechange #energyefficiency  
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We must fight harder for our planet

Each Earth Day, we reflect on the state of our planet — and all too often, we find it worse than the year before. Sadly, today is no exception. From the ongoing genocide and ecocide waged on the Palestinians to a surge in anti-environmental policies in the United States, the Earth is facing one of its darkest chapters. The exit of the US from its Paris Agreement commitments and the continued...
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Toothpaste Widely Contaminated with Dangerous Heavy Metals, US Research Finds

Recent US tests found most of 51 brands of toothpaste tested for lead contained the dangerous heavy metal, including those for children or those marketed as green. The testing also found concerning levels of highly toxic arsenic, mercury and cadmium in many brands. About 90% of toothpastes contained lead, 65% contained arsenic, just under half contained mercury, and one-third had cadmium. Many...
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BUILD NATURE, NOT JUST ROADS

Reducing concrete and increasing greenery in urban areas offers significant environmental and societal benefits. Trees help improve air and water quality, reduce pollution, and contribute to climate change mitigation. They also enhance mental and physical well-being. Build nature, not just roads.    
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