Category: Environment EN

On 17 August 2025, in conjunction with Green Action Week, approximately 56 teachers, parents and students from Penang Suya Meiyarivagam (PSM) attended an informative talk on the dangers of toxic plastic. The programme was organised by the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and featured a presentation by Ms Hatijah Hashim from CAP. In her talk, Ms Hatijah explained how plastic toxicity has...

CAP’S SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS On 20 August 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised an awareness programme regarding plastic pollution at SMK Jalan Damai in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The programme, part of CAP’s Green Action Week activities in 2025, aimed to educate students about the pressing issue of plastic pollution and encourage sustainable...

Our water mirrors the health of our planet and gives us a glimpse into the future we are shaping. If our rivers, lakes, and oceans are polluted, it’s a warning sign that we need to take better care of our environment. Clean, clear water means a healthier world – not just for us, but for generations to come. That’s why it’s so important to start with our children. By teaching them to...

There is something deeply enchanting about entering a forest, as if, with each step beneath the canopy, we are leaving behind the noise of the world and stepping into a realm woven from stillness and wonder. The air changes, softer, richer; the light dances through the leaves like quiet magic. It feels less like walking into nature, and more like being welcomed into an ancient, peaceful world,...

"The vast majority of governments want a strong agreement, yet a handful of bad actors were allowed to use process to drive such ambition into the ground," said one environmentalist. Negotiators in Geneva adjourned what was expected to be the final round of plastics treaty negotiations on Friday without reaching an agreement, a failure that environmentalists blamed on the Trump-led United...

Repurposing Old Infrastructure for Public Good In Austria, creativity and sustainability come together in a charming project that transforms old, unused phone booths into free public mini-greenhouses. Once vital for communication, these booths were left abandoned in the age of mobile phones – but instead of being scrapped, they are now repurposed into small glass gardens filled with herbs,...

In conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples that will fall on August 9, SAM would like to call on the federal and state governments to ensure that indigenous customary territories in the country are not included in any carbon offsetting projects, without the free, prior and informed (FPIC) consent of impacted communities. Central to this call is the principle...

Cooling the body naturally through food and beverages is a simple yet powerful way to maintain health, especially in hot climates. By incorporating water-rich fruits, herbal drinks and light, refreshing meals, one can prevent heat-related illnesses, support digestion and boost overall well-being. Unlike artificial cooling methods such as air conditioning, which can cause dryness and consume large...

In the scorching desert, the Peelu tree (Salvadora persica), also known as the miswak tree, offers shade that’s 5°C cooler – an essential natural relief. 🌿 It thrives in arid, saline soils, prevents erosion, and supports biodiversity. Its branches are used as natural toothbrushes, and its leaves feed livestock. The sweet fruits are edible, and the tree has medicinal value too. The Peelu...

In Japan, a cheap and low-tech solution has been successfully used to prevent wildlife collisions at railway tracks. Trains now play sounds that mimic deer snorts and dog barks, preventing wildlife from crossing the tracks. Deer are attracted to railway lines because of a need for iron in their diets. They lick the rails to pick up iron filings caused by the action of wheels against tracks, it's...