Category: Environment EN

As countries negotiate a global #PlasticsTreaty, #BreakFreeFromPlastic changemaker Mageswari Sangaralingam of Consumers Association Penang - CAP & Sahabat Alam Malaysia - SAM stressed the harmful and unjust impacts of waste dumping that not only harms the environment but also human health. She also pointed out that without reducing plastic production globally, waste dumping may continue to be...

We are excited to announce that the Consumers’ Association of Penang is joining GAIA for #RefuseSingleUseDay on January 6! Reusable tumblers and containers for food are more sustainable for everyone! CAP officers bring their own lunch boxes and tumblers every day. We are proud to contribute to global #climateaction and #ZeroWasteOurFuture. #GoForZeroWaste#IZWM2024 #ZeroWasteMonth2024...

January 6 is #RefuseSingleUseDay! Hop on board & let’s start 2024 by: 1. Saying NO to single-use! Bring your reusables and make a statement. 2. Proudly show off your reusables with a selfie and post it on your socials. 3. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #ChooseReuse, #RefuseSingleUse, tag us @ZeroWasteAsia so we can share how many are switching to reuse. Get ready to post it on January...

How Trees are Cooling In a world where temperatures are rising, trees are our ultimate allies in combating the heat and contributing to a cooler and healthier planet. Trees are not just a beautiful part of the ecosystem, they are natural air conditioners. Planting trees around our homes can create a transformative impact on our surroundings. Cooling Powers: Through a process called...

Rachel Carson was a renowned nature author and a former marine biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Her 1962 book, “Silent Spring” exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT, and questioned humanity's faith in technological progress. The book questions our attempt to control the natural world around us. It meticulously described how DDT entered the food chain and accumulated in the...

Grow Indoor Plants – They are Nature’s Cooling System Did you know that indoor plants are more than just stylish decor? They're eco-friendly allies in your mission to reduce energy use at home. Indoor plants don't just add a touch of green – they also play a cool role in regulating temperatures. Plants can keep your house cool because they lose water during transpiration, which cools the...

We need to work together to build a better world for all. Organisations participating in Green Action Week plan campaigns that focus on practical ways to bring about sustainable consumption while delivering benefits for the common good, focusing on relationships, illustrating equality and respect for all, showing care for people and planet and working to bring about economic and social justice....

Government, industry and consumer collaboration on sustainable practices vital for healthier marine environment An environmental study has revealed Malaysia contributes significantly to microplastic pollution in the marine ecosystem. Universiti Putra Malaysia Assoc Prof Dr Sarva Mangala Praveena Appalanaidu said the pollution was caused by the dumping of personal care and cosmetics products,...

Journalist Nina Muslim and her colleague Amirul Sajadi tried plastic-free living for a day. Her conclusion: “The big winner here is obviously plastic and the plastics industry. It is shocking the amount of plastic we use daily, often incidentally.” Nevertheless, it was a worthwhile challenge. “I started the day aiming for plastic-free. I ended the day with zero-waste goals,” says Nina....

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) conducted a talk on energy saving with 40 residents of Puncak Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, Penang on 15 December 2023. The programme was organised by CAP with the Joint Management Body of Puncak Erskine. During the talk, CAP gave information on how saving energy, even in small ways, is good for the environment and our wallet too; and how reducing energy use...