Let’s be honest. Sustainability can feel intimidating. Too technical, too expensive, and way too “change your whole life overnight”.
Sayang Green 2026 flips that idea on its head.
From 16 to 18 January, Sayang Green 2026 takes over IPC Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, driven by a simple truth. Green living works best when it feels normal and fits naturally into everyday routines. It should not require people to completely change their lives to make a difference.
Initiated and organised by 180 Degrees Brandcom, Sayang Green takes sustainability out of the lecture hall and drops it straight into real life. This is not about guilt or grand gestures. It is about small switches that actually stick.
And there is a reason the timing matters.
Malaysia currently ranks highest among 109 countries for dietary microplastic intake. Plastic particles now show up in everyday food, especially fish, a staple in many Malaysian households.
At the same time, the country generates an estimated 39,000 tones of solid waste every single day and records one of the highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita in the region.
Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a lifestyle issue.
Sayang Green responds by shifting the conversation from why sustainability matters to how Malaysians can start today, without feeling overwhelmed.
“Sustainability is no longer something far away. It is already part of our daily reality,” said Mr. Chan Fong, Founder of 180 Degrees Brandcom and initiator of Sayang Green.
“Sayang Green was created to make greener living feel doable. It is not about changing everything overnight, but about starting with simple switches that fit naturally into everyday Malaysian life.”
When Sustainability Fits into Daily Life
The magic of Sayang Green lies in how it shows sustainability working quietly in the background of everyday life.
Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, a key partner of the initiative, highlights how even banking habits can become greener. Through Virtual Credit Cards, the need for physical plastic cards is removed entirely. No plastic production. No delivery. Less waste, less carbon, and the same convenience people already expect.
“At Alliance Bank, we believe sustainability works best when it fits naturally into how people already live and bank,” said Ms. Gan Pai Li, Group Chief Consumer Banking Officer of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad.
“As The Bank for Life, we focus on making sustainable choices practical and accessible through innovation and technology.”
Design also plays a big role. Sustainability is not just about choosing the right material. It is about using it smartly.
De Carton brings this idea to life by showing how well-designed cardboard structures can replace single-use setups without looking temporary or flimsy. The result is event infrastructure that is practical, durable, and surprisingly stylish.
“Sustainability is about how things are designed and used over time,” said Mr. Ken Loo, Managing Director of De Carton.
“Through Sayang Green, we want people to see how cardboard structures can reduce waste while still working beautifully in everyday spaces.”
Sustainability That Is Measured, Not Just Talked About
Sayang Green also walks the talk when it comes to impact.
The event’s carbon footprint was calculated in accordance with ISO 14064-1, with total emissions recorded at 12.56 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
To manage this, the event adopted cardboard-based structures that are lighter, modular, and highly recyclable.
Compared to conventional plywood setups of the same scale, this approach could potentially reduce emissions by three to four times by cutting down transport, construction, and disposal impact. It is a reminder that smart design choices can make a real difference without sacrificing function or aesthetics.
ASEAN Records Recognition Seals the Deal
The commitment to sustainability did not go unnoticed.
At its launch, Sayang Green 2026 received formal recognition from ASEAN Records. Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad was recognised for creating the First Consumer Bazaar Designed with Environmentally Friendly Principles Applied Uniformly Across All Functional Zones.
De Carton also made ASEAN Records as the First ESG Consumer Bazaar Constructed Using Recyclable Cardboard-Based Event Infrastructure, Planned Around Circular Economy Principles, Supplied by a Single Provider.
Together, the recognitions show what happens when sustainability moves from intention to execution.
A Greener Mindset, Right Where People Already Are
By hosting Sayang Green at IPC Shopping Centre, sustainability steps into a space Malaysians already visit as part of daily life.
“Shopping centres are where every day routines happen,” said Ms. Karyn Lim, General Manager of IPC Shopping Centre.
“By hosting Sayang Green at IPC, sustainability becomes something families can experience together. It feels more relatable, more inclusive, and easier to adopt.”
Small Steps Towards a Green Life
Sayang Green 2026 is designed to be hands-on, interactive, and low-pressure.
Visitors can explore clean energy solutions from Plus Xnergy, with on-site promotions that make renewable energy adoption more approachable.
Elexer encourages responsible consumption through battery return mechanics that reward visitors with discounts.
Everyday household swaps take centre stage through Earthya, while ZP brings sustainability into daily hygiene routines through promotional offers.
While ReadyCare introduces refill-and-return concepts that make eco-friendly habits easier to maintain.
Creativity meets circular design at NatureLoop, where recycled plastic turns into functional items. At a larger scale, Gamuda Land showcases how ESG principles shape townships through the Gamuda Green Plan.
Clean mobility also enters the conversation with Blueshark, which presents electric motorcycles as quieter, cleaner options for everyday commuting.
At its core, Sayang Green sends a clear message. Sustainable living does not have to be perfect. It just has to start.
Sayang Green 2026 invites the public to drop by, explore, and take-home ideas that make greener living feel possible, practical, and part of everyday Malaysian life.