Category: Environment EN

Disposable paper cups have become popular in today’s society. It is the preferred choice of most beverage companies as it is supposedly more environmentally friendly compared to its counterpart, disposable plastic cups. Besides that, the paper cup is light in weight, convenient and easy to take and use, and the heat insulation effect is better than that of the plastic cup when holding hot...

People who drink loose leaf tea might be on to something: scientists in Spain have found evidence of plastic pollution getting into human cells after being leached from tea bags. Published in the journal Chemosphere, the research by a team from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Sohag University in Egypt and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany, found that...

Two NGOs have expressed their support for a complete ban on the use of asbestos in the country, and are urging Putrajaya to implement it immediately. They say the ban would see a decline in asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and even lung cancer. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Health and Safety Advisory Centre (Hasac) said the ban would be a progressive...

The government is reviewing a proposal to fully ban the use of asbestos, a material still widely used in the country despite its harmful effects on human health, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. "We will assess how this issue is currently managed under existing legislation and policies. If there are gaps, we may need to improve them," the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said...

When your electronics become waste, they contain valuable and dangerous elements. You can dispose e-waste in different healthy ways: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Put old electronics in designated bins. Replace when necessary. Organise e-waste collection days. Recycle via take-back systems. AVOID Informal E-Waste Recycling Informal e-waste recycling may cause adverse health effects in children,...

Parks, urban forests, tree-lined streets, and riverbanks are vital for our well-being. They cool cities, improve air quality, reduce noise, and boost biodiversity. Check out this infographic to learn more about the health benefits of urban green space. Source: EU Environment Agency