Category: Environment EN
IT’S OKAY TO LIVE A SIMPLE LIFE
A simple life is a better life. (Image via Give A Shift About Nature)
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution
From 18 to 20 October 2024, the Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition – comprising CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia, and SAM – held the impactful Journey to End Plastic Pollution exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The event attracted a diverse audience, including concerned citizens, families, environmentalists, and government officials, all united by a shared commitment to addressing the...
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WASTEFUL PLASTIC PACKAGING FOR GROCERIES
This image was taken from a New Zealand supermarket chain that was testing a new no-plastic packaging trial for vegetables and fruit. When shown side by side, you can really see how wasteful commercial packing is. Source: Sustainability
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How Plastic Mulching in Farming Harms the Environment
Plastic mulch, a component of modern agriculture, creates harmful microplastics that take centuries to break down and also pollutes the air if burned. Worldwide, over 20 million hectares of agricultural lands use plastic mulching. This brochure explains how plastic in farming pollutes the environment – and is harmful to soil microorganisms and human health – and why organic mulching is...
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ONE MAN REPLANTS A FOREST
Jadav Molai Payeng – The Forest Man of India From barren soil to a vibrant forest – that’s what one man has single-handedly created with his one-tree-grown-a-day practice for over 40 years. The forest today spans over 550 hectares, equivalent to the size of 15 football fields. Meet Jadav Molai Payeng, the “Forest Man of India” – a living testament to the resilience of nature and the...
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution Exhibition Recap
Members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition comprising of CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia and SAM, held an impactful exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from 18 to 20 October 2024 to raise awareness about plastic pollution, its impact on our environment and health, and offered solutions to the crisis. This video highlights key moments from the exhibition. Check it out and join the journey...
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HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO BE GRATEFUL
Gratitude is an abstract skill that can be hard to teach children. According to behaviour specialists, the best way to ensure that your child will emulate a particular characteristic is to model it yourself. Studies show that expressing gratitude can have benefits such as supporting physical and mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing sleep quality; all of which contribute to...
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LEAD – Toxic & Harmful to Everyone
Leaded fuel was banned worldwide in 2021, but lead can still be found in paint used in: homes schools playgrounds toys Lead is toxic to everyone, especially children. Source: WHO
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