28/01/2025
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Celebrate Prosperity, Protect the Planet!Ā š§§š
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This Chinese New Year, letās make sustainability part of the celebration! Did you know Malaysians generate around 39,078 tonnes of waste daily, with over 30% being food waste and 21.9% plastics? (The Star, Jan 2024). Festive seasons often lead to a significant increase in wasteāfrom packaging to decorations and leftover food. Letās break the cycle and embrace greener habits:
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āØĀ Hereās how you can help:
1ļøā£Ā Segregate Your Waste: Segregate and separate recyclables like papers, plastics, aluminium, glass and metals from food waste and non-recyclable items.
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2ļøā£Ā Recycle Smart: Drop your recyclables off at collection points or with your local collector/recycler.
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3ļøā£Ā Consume wisely: Avoid single-use items by opting for reusable tableware and donate or compost leftovers to reduce landfill waste.
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š±Ā Together, we can uphold traditions while safeguarding our Earth for future generations. Start small, but celebrate BIGāfor a greener and cleaner new year!Ā š
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