Category: Environment EN

According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric tons of plastic waste annually.  Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally despite the convenience and cheap production costs it brings to the world, said Sahabat Alam Malaysia honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric...

Cutting back on the amount of trash we generate can help to protect the environment for a greener future – and a better quality of life for everyone. Here are some ways to live more sustainably and reduce waste.    

Barcelona is a city where pedestrians and nature are protagonists. In the first photo, we see a Barcelona focused on cars, with no bicycles or adequate pedestrian areas. In the second, the transformation is evident: trees, pedestrians and people enjoying urban space. This is the city we want and need. Source: IMM Design Lab (Photos: 30diasenbici; David via IMM Design Lab)  

More Production, More Pollution Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges we face today, and Malaysia is no exception. With increasing plastic production, our country faces growing concerns over its impact on public health, ecosystems, and the climate. Our latest factsheet, 'Malaysia Plastic Facts: More Production, More Pollution' offers an overview of the...

The last scheduled round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty will be held in Busan, South Korea from 25 November to 1 December 2024.  The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Malaysian government to be more ambitious at this Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting (INC-5) to end plastic pollution. The global production of primary plastic forecasted to triple...