Journey to End Plastic Pollution

Weng Dun Xin , Zero Waste Campaigner, Greenpeace SEA (Malaysia)

16-Oct-24 15:45

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In conjunction with the Journey to End Plastic Pollution event, we speak to Weng Dun Xin, a Zero Waste Campaigner, at Greenpeace SEA (Malaysia), to explore the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its far-reaching impacts on our health, wildlife, and climate. The three-day event, organised by the Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition, will feature art installations, interactive activities, and expert-led discussions to shine a light on the dark side of plastic and present real solutions.

Image credit: Greenpeace Malaysia

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: Law/Activism, environment, visual arts

Tags: the bigger picture, earth matters, plastic pollution, zero waste, greenpeace,

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