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Go BIG or go home: Malaysia at INC4
Malaysia's government claims that there is progress on the Global Plastics Treaty during INC4 - but the delegation team, that includes parties with self-interested goals like the petrochemical industry, largely opted to contribute minimally to the Global Plastics Treaty draft.
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Klang River Cleanup, An Uphill Battle
Greenpeace Malaysia recently organised a river cleanup at Kampung Sungai Jireh Jetty. The event, held in March 2024, brought together our staff, volunteers, and donors to raise awareness of plastic…
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To be a treaty for the people, the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production
Have you ever seen a referendum that 80% of people would support? Such an event is rare, although not unprecedented. This is a remarkable result, which demonstrates broad support for the proposed measure: it is a vote to be taken seriously.
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ASEAN Leadership Key to the Success of Global Plastic Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
An open letter from civil society organisations to ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiation to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Sufficient for the past, but we are not dinosaurs
It may not be obvious, but a significant aspect of striving to enhance Malaysia's environmental quality is closely tied to the numerous minor regulatory barriers that impede our pursuit of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future.
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People vs. Plastic: Global Support for a Strong Plastics Treaty
Discover findings of an extensive survey conducted across 19 countries, involving over 19,000 respondents, to gauge public opinion regarding the Global Plastics Treaty and related measures. The survey results shed light on the overwhelming support among the public for ambitious action to tackle plastic pollution and transition towards sustainable alternatives.
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8 in 10 People in Malaysia Support Global Plastics Treaty to Cut Plastic Production
Eight out of ten Malaysians support cutting plastic production, revealed a new Greenpeace International report ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held in Ottawa, Canada this month.
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Greenpeace demands for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
Plastic pollution is everywhere – it has flooded our planet, harming people’s health, accelerating social injustice, destroying biodiversity and fueling the climate crisis at each stage of plastic’s lifecycle.
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Common Types of Plastic Waste Found at River Cleanups
Food wrappers, plastic bags, and bottles are major plastic polluters in Southeast Asia. Explore their environmental consequences and the need for change.
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What’s your ideal home?
Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Dua could be seen as a prelude to the waste pollution issue that plagues the outlying islands in Malaysia.
