Category: Tips EN

Clean hands save lives. Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Whether you are at home, at work, traveling, or out in the community, handwashing with soap and water can protect you and your family. (US Centers for Disease Control, CDC) But are you washing your hands properly? One US Department of Agriculture...

Source: Your Skin Friend

USEFUL TIP: Don’t wash fruits & vegetables with soap. Soap and detergents can be absorbed by both and can make you sick. Fruits and vegetables should be washed with safe, clean water only. Detergent and hot water are for washing forks and spoons (non-food items). (Source: Codex Alimentarius)  

Food loss and waste account for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, humanity produces around 430 million tonnes of plastic a year, two-thirds of which are short-lived products that soon become waste, according to the “Turning off the Tap” report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). By 2040, plastic production could be responsible for 19% of global...

Online grooming of children and teenagers has significantly increased. Teach your child how to identify online perpetrators. (Source: WCC, Penang) For more information on cybersafety:  

Cleaning your home to usher in the new year? Be careful! Many scammers are looking to steal your money by offering fake cleaning services. If you are a victim of financial scams, IMMEDIATELY call your banks or the National Scams Response Centre at 997! (Source: Bank Negara Malaysia)