Category: Environment EN
Break Free from Plastic: Simple Tips to Reduce Toxin Exposure
Plastic is detrimental to human health, don’t let its toxins invade your body. Take action to protect yourself and your family by going plastic-free. There are many small things you can do that can make a big difference in reducing your exposure to the toxins in plastics. Start by eliminating single-use plastic in daily living and aim to avoid plastic use altogether. Look into areas of your...
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“ONE MORE LANE” WON’T FIX IT
For far too long, the car industry has shaped our cities, landscapes, and lives. We need sustainable #MobilityForAll. #WorldCarFreeDay Source: Greenpeace International
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The Rising Threat of Microplastics to Human Health and Marine Ecosystems
As global plastic production rises and improper waste management becomes more prevalent, plastic litter is increasingly common in the environment. Plastic waste, when exposed to environmental elements, breaks down into smaller particles known as microplastics through processes such as photodegradation, mechanical impact, and weathering (Haque & Fan, 2023). While the issue of macroplastics is...
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Brominated Flame Retardants: Fireproof or Harmful?
What are Brominated Flame Retardants? Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are chemicals used to make materials less flammable by interfering with the combustion process. BFRs have been widely used in plastic and foam products for a long time, including in furniture upholstery, car seats and plastics, electronics, and building insulation. BFRs are a subclass of the over 175 different types of...
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CAP Calls for Stronger Enforcement and Policy Reforms to Protect Malaysia’s Rivers
Malaysia is rich in water resources with around 98% of our water needs coming from rivers and streams. Unfortunately, many individuals and entities neglect the care of our rivers, resulting in severe pollution issues. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) demands urgent and immediate action from the government to enforce existing environmental laws, prevent industrial activities near...
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HOW TREES ARE TRANSPLANTED IN JAPAN
In Japan, when a tree is in the way of civil work or the construction of a new road, all necessary resources and efforts are dedicated to carrying out a proper transplant and ensuring its survival in its new location. This practice reflects a deep culture of respect for trees, their life and longevity. The picture below shows a 165-year-old tree ready for transplant in Japan. Source: Young Farmer...
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Single-use plastic ban pays off
One year since it banned single-use plastic, a school here has reported fewer plastic containers and food waste being thrown into rubbish bins. The compound of Sekolah Raja Perempuan Taayah, a major religious boarding school in Perak with 567 students, is cleaner too. Under the ban which began in June last year, its “Say No To Single-Use Plastic” programme head Mohd Fikri Fadzil said it was...
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In Asia, Zero Waste Is Proving to Be a Climate Solution
Decentralized and community-led zero waste practices are a low-hanging fruit in addressing the climate crisis. It’s not every day that you see the words “zero waste” and “climate” in the same sentence. Zero waste practitioners, both individuals and civil society organizations, vie for individual lifestyle change while also calling for a systems change in the way things are produced...
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SMART BICYCLE LANE
Cycling is one way to keep one’s carbon footprint low while staying in shape. In bicycle-friendly Poland, they have made cycling even more eco-friendly by creating a glow-in-the-dark bicycle path powered by the sun. A solar-charged lane was installed in the Polish town of Lidzbark Warminski in 2016. The luminous blue cycling strip is made from a synthetic material called phosphor that can glow...
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