Category: Environment EN

It’s not just shade. It’s a birdhouse, a squirrel highway, a pollinator pantry, and an oxygen factory – all in one. From nesting birds to climbing insects, one tree can host hundreds of species. When you plant a tree, you create a living community – and you’re building a planet. – Info and picture from Home & Garden Tips  

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...

Before you see it and long after you forget it, plastic leaves its mark on nature Source: Lewis Pugh Foundation  

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  

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...

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.    

On 7 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an energy saving talk at SMK Jalan Damai, engaging almost 50 energetic students. The session’s objective is to raise awareness among students about the value of energy conservation and energy efficiency. Ung Jun Min, CAP research officer, shared practical energy-saving tips that students could easily apply at home and in...

Take this as your sign to enjoy some natural beauty today. Source: Plastic Pollutes