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Malaysian activist turns recycled plastic into bespoke items

By SHEELA CHANDRAN
Through Precious Plastic Malaysia, Yoong and his team are turning plastic waste into sustainable solutions. Photos: Yoong Yi

Imagine that plastic bottle caps could be melted and transformed into foldable stools and and keychains.

Precious Precious Malaysia (PPM) founder Yoong Yi, 31, wants to raise awareness about plastic waste and enlighten the public on the importance of reducing plastic consumption and its impact on the planet.

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Precious Plastic Malaysia , Upcycling plastic , Sustainability

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