Cleaner air and clearer skies are one of the effects of the MCO. Photos: Filepic
When Dr Jamie Chong opened her window one morning during the movement control order (MCO) period, she was greeted by unusually clear skies and clean air.
“Friends have also forwarded me photos of noticeably cleaner rivers, clear and unhazy skies taken from balconies, and even videos of otters playing by the Putrajaya Lake, ” says Chong, who is the director of Asia Pacific Environmental Consultants.
Effects of Covid-19 and the MCO on the environment
Cleaner air and clearer skies are one of the effects of the MCO. Photos: Filepic
Faizal feels that the crisis serves as a valuable green lesson. Photo: Faizal Parish
Chong encourages bulk buying, as it reduces the carbon footprint. Photo: Jamie Chong
Medical waste has increased during this period, says Nithi. Photo: Nithi Nesadurai
During the MCO period, noise pollution has decreased and the sound of birds has become more apparent.
The Covid-19 crisis appears to be a wake-up call to humanity to lead more environmentally sustainable lives. Photos: Filepic
Household waste such as food packaging has increased due to more people ordering food delivery.
Although household waste has increased, commercial and industrial waste has decreased because businesses and factories are temporarily closed during the MCO.
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