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Meet Malaysia’s frontline defender against plastic pollution
We could say that Pua Lay Peng is the Malaysian version of Erin Brockovich, a concerned citizen who fought for a better environment and consequently, built a strong movement.
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Unwrap Our Earth
This report is aimed at examining the issue of single use plastic in Indonesia. The public’s behavior, the role of manufacturers and governmental policies will all be considered.
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Green living starter kit for the new year
When individuals make a collective effort, you’d be surprised how effective we can be in curbing our carbon footprint and lessening the burden we put on the environment. If you’re still thinking about what resolutions to keep for 2021, here are a few that can make a difference.
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Responsible e-shopping in the time of COVID-19
If we think about it, our simple shopping results in so much environmental footprint that it make us ask: how do we become more environmentally-conscious with our shopping?
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CP named top plastic polluter for the second year in the row, according to Greenpeace Thailand’s 2020 brand audit report
Five Thai companies, namely, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), Dutch Mill Co., Ltd., Osotspa, TCP Group, and Lactasoy, have been identified as the top plastic polluters locally responsible for plastic pollution affecting two provinces, according to the latest brand audit report conducted by Greenpeace Thailand.
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Greenpeace statement on Nestle Malaysia’s unsustainable move from plastic to paper straws
Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd announced today that it plans to adopt paper straws across its entire range of ultra-high temperature (UHT) by year end. Although Nestle claims this move will help in tackling the plastic pollution crisis, it is a misguided one, that aims at switching from one throwaway material to another. It also does not…
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Health experts push back against plastic industry to declare safety of reusables during COVID-19
The oil and plastics industry wants you to think that you and your family are safer when your food, drinks and other products are wrapped in plastic. But health experts around the world agree that reusables can be used safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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THE RECYCLING MYTH 2.0: The Toxic After-Effects of Imported Plastic Waste in Malaysia
A joint investigation was carried out last year by Greenpeace, revisiting several locations suspected to have onsite imported plastic waste to find out the lasting environmental and health impacts of the imported plastic waste trade.
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Waste trade woes: Plastic waste from developed countries add to Malaysia’s environmental crisis
In their latest report, The Recycling Myth 2.0, Greenpeace Malaysia found hazardous substances and chemicals that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment through a series of investigations involving water and soil sampling at four sites in Selangor and Kedah, Malaysia
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Health and the Reuse Revolution: Is disposable safer than reusable? Let’s consult the science
We’re tackling the questions: are single-use packaging and containers actually safer? Is the fear of contamination from reusable containers justified?