THE fashion industry is one of the most resource-intensive sectors, significantly contributing to environmental degradation through greenhouse gas emissions, wastewater generation, and solid waste. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), it is the second-largest consumer of water and accounts for 2% to 8% of global carbon emissions. In Malaysia, Read more…
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MALAYSIA is losing hundreds of millions of ringgit every year simply because recycling habits are not keenly practised. According to a report, it is estimated that RM291mil went to waste in 2023 when high value recyclable resources were neglected. The national recycling rate is a mere 33.17% – still shy Read more…
Malaysians still have a lot to learn about solid waste management. FROM Oct 22 to Oct 24, an important world event, which took place at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, almost went unnoticed by the general public. The event was the congregation of the best in the waste management industry at Read more…
ANSWERING the earlier calls from the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) to turn to Cuti-Cuti Malaysia to help the local domestic tourism industry, my family and I decided to spend a weekend at Redang Island recently. Interestingly, I was not alone at all in answering to this Read more…