GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
4th Session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) negotiations in Ottawa, Canada (23-29 April 2024) INC-4 (Day 3) Insights
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
4th Session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) negotiations in Ottawa, Canada (23-29 April 2024) INC-4 (Day 2) Insights
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 13)
Optimize Computer Use Hey, Eco-Champions! Let’s embark on a digital journey towards a greener planet! Did you know that optimizing your computer use can make a substantial impact on energy consumption and reduce your carbon footprint? Here are some simple yet powerful tips to make your computing experience eco-friendly: 1. Power-Saving Mode: Activate power-saving mode on your computer to...
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
4th Session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) negotiations in Ottawa, Canada (23-29 April 2024) INC-4 (Day 1) Insights
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A regulatory oversight needed for charitable organisations
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to seriously consider the call by the then-Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail in 2020 for the establishment of a Malaysian charities commission. As of now, there is no single comprehensive statute in Malaysia to regulate NGOs, except for charities and charitable trusts and institutions outlined in the Ninth Schedule...
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Investigate food that has been discarded at a dumping area
Consumers Association of Penang urges the relevant authorities to investigate the recent actions of former Deputy Home Minister Ismail Mohamed Said who discarded rice and other food items near Rumpun Makmur-Kampung Gunung Senyum, Pahang. Investigating such instances is not only about rectifying past wrongs but also about preventing future abuses and restoring public trust in institutions. It is...
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PLASTIC
Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue. > It's a climate issue. > It's a nature issue. > It's a health issue. This Earth Day, here are 5 facts you need to know to beat plastic pollution! Source: UNDP
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URGENT NEED TO CLEAN PENANG DRAINS
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) to increase efforts in cleaning up drains in Penang to prevent the spread of diseases. CAP’s recent survey at various locations found many clogged drains. They have not been cleaned and were also covered with grease. Waste thrown in the drains clogged them up and produced foul...
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CSOs Call for ASEAN Leadership for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
CSOs urge ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. 18 April 2024; Jakarta, Indonesia— Today, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, together with other civil society organizations including Environmental Justice...
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New Data Shows Recycled Plastic Pellets from Malaysia Contains Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals
Recently published data from thirteen countries including Malaysia identified nearly 500 chemicals in recycled plastic pellets, including pesticides, industrial chemicals, PCBs, and other toxic substances. In pellets from Malaysia, a total of 123 chemicals were detected in two samples that were analyzed. The data is especially relevant now as government officials from Malaysia will be...
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