{"id":64433,"date":"2026-04-24T15:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/?p=64433"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:43:27","slug":"6-earth-day-habits-you-can-practise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/malaysia\/story\/64433\/6-earth-day-habits-you-can-practise\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Earth Day Habits You Can Practise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small Choices, Real Change: How Our Team Lives Earth Day Every Day <\/strong>
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The earth isn’t just something we campaign for, it’s something we’re part of, and protect through how we live every day.<\/p>\n\n

Because real change doesn’t only happen in policy rooms or on the ocean floor. It happens in kitchens, wardrobes, commutes, and conversations with kids from a young age about actions and choices. <\/p>\n\n

This Earth Day, Greenpeace Malaysia is pushing our governments to ratify the Global Ocean Treaty and protect our seas from industrial destruction, but we also wanted to take a moment to turn the lens inward on ourselves.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s what some of us at Greenpeace Malaysia are actually doing imperfectly, honestly, and consistently, for the planet we’re fighting for.<\/p>\n\n

1. Ellis<\/strong>ha on slow fashion<\/h2>\n\n
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Caring and ensuring the longevity of my clothes is how I reduce fashion waste. Starting with the initial purchase, I try to avoid fast fashion brands like Shein, H&M, and Zara (I\u2019ve not shopped there for more than 5 years, if not, never). Instead, I choose thrift stores, preloved clothes, clothes swap or even hand-me-downs, and actually prefer this knowing that my pieces are unique and one-of-a-kind! I only buy what I need and by sticking to trusted sellers that suit my taste so I never have to give up my style or comfort.

I also care for what I already own by mending small tears, replacing buttons and following wash instructions. When a piece is fully worn out, I either resell it, pass it on, or repurpose it into something useful such as a cleaning cloth or upcycled bag. The last option is to recycle it. Whatever it is, I try my best to ensure it doesn\u2019t end up as waste. While this might sound like a chore to many, it reminds me to be mindful and conscious of my decisions when it comes to fashion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Rina<\/strong> on educating sustainable habits to the youth<\/h2>\n\n
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Raising little earth guardians!
It started with water bottles. My boys are 5 and 8, and I didn’t feel right handing them plastic bottles knowing chemicals can leach right into their water. So we have made the switch to stainless steel and we also skip drinks packaged in plastic. I also make sure their food is packed in stainless steel containers. Microplastics are a real thing, and once you know, you can’t unknow it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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But our conversations go beyond plastics, because that\u2019s not the only environmental problem we face. We talk about not littering, air pollution from factories and vehicles, and how deforestation doesn’t just destroy trees, it wipes out animal habitats, drives climate change and messes with our weather. We also have conversations about animals and where they truly belong, which is why we prefer visiting animal sanctuaries over zoos whenever we can.<\/p>\n\n

I’m not trying to raise perfect little environmentalists. I just want them to be aware, ask questions, and actually make mindful choices.<\/p>\n\n

3. Masyita<\/strong> on mindful consumption<\/h2>\n\n
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I used to fall for fast fashion and viral food trends until I paused to ask myself: why am I paying such high prices for chemical-laden food and plastic clothes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After diving into research on materials and health, I started paying closer attention to labels. It\u2019s now my first line of defence. What we wear matters. Synthetic fibres like polyester and nylon can carry chemicals that come into contact with our skin every day which can harm us!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the things I look out for when it comes to fashion labels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n