About 365,000 Tonnes Of E-Waste Is Tossed Out Annually – And More Are Smuggled In
November 23, 2022
Technology is now part of our daily lives. And with every new mobile phone or computer on the market, we are quick to jump on
Category: Waste Management
Malaysia Tosses Out 195,300 Tonnes of Fabric Yearly – Here’s What You Can Do To Stop It
September 17, 2022
The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. And Malaysia is no exception when it comes to contributing to this issue.
7 Beach Clean-Up Activities You Can Join Around Malaysia
September 3, 2022
Planning to go on a beach vacation in Malaysia? Or just looking for something meaningful to do over the weekends? Then consider volunteering in these
From Tragedy to New Meaning: How Khor Sue Yee Became A Zero-Waste Advocate
September 1, 2022
Khor Sue Yee had been at a low point in her life; she and her family had lost their youngest brother and son to cancer,
Drowning In Plastic And The Impacts On Vulnerable Communities
August 16, 2022
When we hear or talk about environmental issues, it is mostly about how our actions and activities are affecting the environment from melting ice caps
6 Organisations Making Clean Water and Sanitation Accessible To Malaysia’s Vulnerable
March 17, 2022
The average Malaysian uses around 201 litres of water a day[1]. That is higher than the recommendation of 50 – 100 litres of water a
Dumping Is Not Donating – Charities Deserve Better
February 14, 2022
Malaysians are known for our generosity and we look out for each other as proven by #kitajagakita initiatives during the pandemic. We are a society
Tourism Is Back. Is It A Good Or Bad Thing For Marginalised Communities?
January 20, 2022
With travelling no longer restricted to fully-vaccinated individuals, no doubt many have booked their flight tickets and packed their bags, making up for the lost
The Pandemic Has Increased Clinical Waste: What’s The Impact And How Can We Safely Dispose It
January 13, 2022
To reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, healthcare personnel have had to don on their PPEs, face shields and masks, among other paraphernalia at
Mounting Rubbish: Residential Waste Increased By 20-30% Since The MCO
January 12, 2022
In 2019, before the pandemic, the solid waste (i.e.garbage, plastic, paper, organic waste) generated by the Malaysian population was 3,108.9 thousand tonnes, an increase of