Embrace recycling and reduce waste, public told


Ng showing how waste such as bottles are separated into boxes and plastic bags at his house.

WITH the movement control order (MCO) in place, people must be responsible in segregating domestic waste, be more environmentally conscious and practise recycling, says an environmental non-governmental organisation.

Ipoh City Watch president Prof Dr Richard Ng said that with the MCO implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus and restricting movement of people, it might lead to a big drop in food wastage and waste.

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