Category: Environment EN

Refuse Single Use Day The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is officially joining the movement for #refusesingleuseday! On 6 January 2026, we join others in declaring that the era of throwaway culture must end. At CAP, we lead by example – bringing our meals in stainless steel tiffin boxes, mugs, and carriers instead of single-use plastics. Every small choice adds up, showing that...

On 26 December 2025, in conjunction with the International Zero Waste Month in January, thirty secondary school students and three teachers from Bidor, Perak visited the office of Consumers’ Association of Penang’s (CAP). The visit aimed to expose students to practical environmental education, particularly on zero waste principles, sustainable food production, no-plastic usage and...

This one tree is so massive it’s like an entire forest! Imagine standing beneath a 250-year-old tree that spans across 3.5 acres of land, with its branches reaching out like a massive, living network. This is the Great Banyan tree, located in India's Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata. It’s not just any tree – it’s the largest tree in the world in...

The earth gives us its greatest treasure: clean air, fresh water, abundant life, and endless beauty. These gifts shared with us – every day, year after year – sustain us, inspire us, and remind us of our place in nature. Forests give us the air we breathe, the shade we seek, and a home for countless creatures. The ocean gives us the fish we eat, the oxygen we need, natural barriers like reefs...

In CAP’s energy-saving programmes for schools conducted this year, schools were advised to appoint “energy monitors” in classrooms to lead the initiative. This student-led behavioural programme is vital for fostering responsibility and creating a culture of energy conservation. Besides checking for lights, computers, and fans left on, and reminding peers and teachers, energy monitors...

CAP's Energy-Saving Efforts in Selected Schools in Penang In 2025, CAP initiated energy-saving programmes in twelve schools and one civil society organisation across the state of Penang.  The primary objectives of the project were to raise awareness among the target groups regarding climate change, highlight the importance of energy conservation and efficiency in mitigating its impact, and...

Trees often require 30 years or more to mature, forming complex ecosystems that support wildlife, regulate climate, and stabilise soil. Modern logging equipment can remove that growth in minutes, leaving behind exposed land and fragmented habitats. Deforestation disrupts carbon cycles, accelerates erosion, and removes critical biodiversity that cannot be replaced on human timescales. Scientists...

A thriving garden depends on a diverse mix of insects. Some pollinate plants, while others help manage pests naturally. Together, they support a balanced and resilient ecosystem. 1 Bees. Key pollinators that transfer pollen between flowers, enabling fruit and seed production. 2. Ladybugs. Both adults and larvae feed heavily on aphids and other soft-bodied pests, reducing plant damage. 3. Praying...

Multiple studies have found significant damage to trees located near cell phone towers, especially on the side facing the tower. According to a 9-year study conducted in Germany and published in Science of the Total Environment, researchers monitored over 100 trees and observed that damage typically began on the side exposed to radiofrequency radiation and gradually spread throughout the tree....