Our world is over-polluted and we credit this to our bad habits and ignorance. It is a very common sight in Malaysia to see random bits of plastic wrappers, straws, and drink containers scattered all over the streets.
We can blame the government for not putting enough refuse bins around town or having too little manpower in the clean-up department but ultimately, the first blame lies with each of us, the consumers.
Items that have not been ‘touched’ over the past year can be removed or recycled as appropriate. If you are around Klang Valley or near to these stores you may be able to send it to this thread. According to Sunflower Aidil, he shares about a few zero-wasted stores in Malaysia.
What makes it unbelievable, he said few shops allowed you to refill the essentials. Let’s take a look at these few stores.
hello, this is a thread of zero waste stores in malaysia that i’ve found so far.
these shops allow u to refill essentials like shampoo using ur own container, sell environmentally friendly products & provide sustainable choices. I hope this helps!
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
if ur based in cyberjaya, visit this place! they’re focused on refilling essentials. https://t.co/abLnpQw4VM https://t.co/Kk1aWgogtZ
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
here’s one in kepong baru. other than refilling, they also sell other zero waste products. https://t.co/b5eY15SUl2 https://t.co/D2mp0tiIta
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
it ur looking for super cheap alternatives, visit BYOB in damansara. https://t.co/wPLC9Gyp5y https://t.co/bykb8JkKrp
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
there’s one in PJ as well! https://t.co/uy8Pyyml7z https://t.co/eDl4AAIp0n
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
the hive is the most famous in klang valley i think bc they have several shops. personally most of my zero waste products are from here: https://t.co/H9iNYcsLsf https://t.co/6pFmOQK44o
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
here’s a zero waste shop in shah alam in kota kemuning! https://t.co/ivijiNyGpm https://t.co/UZIYPjg9s4
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
if ur based in johor bahru, u can purchase zero waste products online via this platform: https://t.co/OtuBPISyVz https://t.co/fLdye4S9BC
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
to those in penang, here’s a zero waste store called OWL! https://t.co/eX1sr2YJuv https://t.co/nnLdDDZkC1
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
for my sabahan friends, if u go to suria mall in KK, u can find this zero waste store: https://t.co/fXqJu6Ohlh https://t.co/sCMlB0ASer
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
i’ve also compiled a list for convenience here (restricticted to KL & selangor only): https://t.co/FQzR2o3lYx https://t.co/kFXaGPn82I
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
i find this article to be super helpful as well. here are zero waste stores that u can buy & support in klang valley. https://t.co/JdGoV3yNRN
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
im very sorry that i couldnt provide zero waste platforms & services in other states.
i would recommend u check Zero Waste Malaysia Map here where it provides resources for recycling, sustainability & eco-conscious choices: https://t.co/q8PuEdbVOR
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 20, 2020
Sources: Freyr
