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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 15)

Avoid Clutter in Your Fridge to Improve Airflow Here is a refreshing idea to keep your fridge organised and save energy! Did you know that clutter inside your fridge can obstruct airflow making it work harder and consume more energy? By simply decluttering and organising your fridge, you can improve its efficiency and reduce your energy usage. Think about it this way: when your fridge is...
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NATURE IS HEALTH

The air we breathe. The food we eat. The water we drink. The environment we live in. All of these factors impact human health. To ensure health for all, we must first protect nature and safeguard our one and only planet. Source: WHO via @UN  
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THINK BEFORE YOU BUY

Each year, a staggering 2.12 billion tons of waste is generated worldwide. That's enough to circle the globe 24 times if loaded onto trucks! 99% of what we purchase ends up in landfills in just 6 months. Let's embrace sustainable consumption for a healthier planet. How to be a more conscious consumer? Start with these questions. Source: The Global Goals
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AVOID PLASTIC BOTTLES

The production of plastics poses significant threats to both human and planet. Around 117,000 plastic bottles will have been used by the time you finish reading this sentence. While it takes seconds to produce, a plastic bottle takes about 450 years to decompose. Source: PVA  
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CLIMATE-FRIENDLY BICYCLE LANES

Bicycles are powered by human energy, emit no harmful pollutants and consume zero fossil fuels. Their production and maintenance have a significantly lower environmental impact compared to the manufacturing and operating of motor vehicles. Bike lanes promote sustainability, help reduce pollution and enhance the overall quality of urban life. They are a beacon of hope as cities grapple with...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 14)

Connect with Your Family, Log Off from All Gadgets Let's dive deeper into the art of energy conservation and the beauty of family bonding! In a world buzzing with technological advancements, it is too easy to find ourselves glued to screens, immersed in the digital realm. But amidst the constant hum of gadgets, we often overlook the simple yet profound act of logging off and reconnecting with...
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Carbon Capture and Storage is Not a Solution to the Climate Crisis, but a Dangerous Distraction

This is a joint press release by Friends of the Earth Japan and 89 other civil organisations, including Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Consumers Association of Penang Kuala Lumpur/Tokyo - Today, 90 civil society organizations from 26 countries submitted a petition letter to the Japanese government demanding it not to export CO2 to other countries. The Japanese Diet is currently debating the CCS...
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REFUSE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Refusing single-use plastic in your daily life can be as simple as bringing your own reusable water bottle and bag with you when you leave home. These small actions do add up, and send a message to companies and the world that you don’t want all this plastic. Source: Plastic Pollutes  
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NEW YORK CITY: FROM MEAN TO GREEN

Year after year and block after block, the famously mean streets of New York City – which make up a quarter of its land mass – are gradually being tamed. Cycling has gone from a marginal to mainstream mode of travel, and countless pavements have been transformed into vibrant plazas. Crowds of people walk, cycle, and dine while sitting along Manhattan streets that are lined with protected...
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