Category: Environment EN

Billions of discarded face masks are breaking down into microplastics and releasing toxic chemicals into the environment, accumulating in the food chain. This poses a long-term threat to biodiversity and human health. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, face masks have become an essential tool for personal protection. However, along with their widespread use, billions of discarded masks...

Green Action Week (GAW) is a global campaign aimed at promoting sustainable consumption in all parts of the world. It takes place between September and November each year. Participants in the campaign showcase creative ways of bringing about change by facilitating the sharing of, and access to, resources. Through various activities such as interactive workshops on sustainable living alongside...

A Clever Way to Keep Cities Clean & Flood-Free In Japan, rainwater isn’t just left to drain away. Instead of letting it flow away and go to waste, it’s collected and stored to clean streets and manage runoff. This helps to keep the streets clean and manage any extra water that falls during heavy rain. By collecting rainwater, Japan not only saves water but also keeps the environment safe...

Lakes are vital to life on Earth. They provide essential freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and industry. They also support diverse ecosystems and habitats for plants and animals. A flourishing lake turns dry earth into a haven of green and blue. When a lake thrives, it cradles birds, fish – and dreams alike. Lakes also showcase the beauty of the natural world through their still waters and...

On 17 August 2025, in conjunction with Green Action Week, approximately 56 teachers, parents and students from Penang Suya Meiyarivagam (PSM) attended an informative talk on the dangers of toxic plastic. The programme was organised by the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and featured a presentation by Ms Hatijah Hashim from CAP. In her talk, Ms Hatijah explained how plastic toxicity has...

CAP’S SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS On 20 August 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised an awareness programme regarding plastic pollution at SMK Jalan Damai in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The programme, part of CAP’s Green Action Week activities in 2025, aimed to educate students about the pressing issue of plastic pollution and encourage sustainable...

Our water mirrors the health of our planet and gives us a glimpse into the future we are shaping. If our rivers, lakes, and oceans are polluted, it’s a warning sign that we need to take better care of our environment. Clean, clear water means a healthier world – not just for us, but for generations to come. That’s why it’s so important to start with our children. By teaching them to...

There is something deeply enchanting about entering a forest, as if, with each step beneath the canopy, we are leaving behind the noise of the world and stepping into a realm woven from stillness and wonder. The air changes, softer, richer; the light dances through the leaves like quiet magic. It feels less like walking into nature, and more like being welcomed into an ancient, peaceful world,...

"The vast majority of governments want a strong agreement, yet a handful of bad actors were allowed to use process to drive such ambition into the ground," said one environmentalist. Negotiators in Geneva adjourned what was expected to be the final round of plastics treaty negotiations on Friday without reaching an agreement, a failure that environmentalists blamed on the Trump-led United...

Repurposing Old Infrastructure for Public Good In Austria, creativity and sustainability come together in a charming project that transforms old, unused phone booths into free public mini-greenhouses. Once vital for communication, these booths were left abandoned in the age of mobile phones – but instead of being scrapped, they are now repurposed into small glass gardens filled with herbs,...