A Cleaner Penang Requires People Getting Their Hands Dirty

By Carolyn Khor

December 2016 FEATURE
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More ways to recycle and reduce waste are underway. But all will be for naught without commitment from individuals.A precursor to a successful, sustainable and liveable city is good waste management. Knowing this, the Penang state government implemented the Waste Segregation at Source scheme in June 1 this year.The results have been encouraging.The scheme, filed under the Local Government Act 1976, was adopted by both the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP). It follows the...

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Carolyn Khor

is a pluviophile who enjoys a good book alongside an aromatic cup of coffee. A music teacher by profession, she was also a contributor to MSN, the Penang Green Council and many other online and print publications.

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