Roots & Shoots Malaysia News & Blogs
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Meet The Dogs Saving Endangered Species 28th Dec 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
“Although dogs are not a silver bullet in the fight against poaching they are a huge security force multiplier,” says Pleasants. “One dog is able to secure the same area as seven rangers with the detection skills to indicate on the presence of poacher up to a kilometre away in favourable conditions and the ability to track at night... Without doubt anti-poaching teams are now successfully fighting back and owning the conservancy at night which used to be the poacher’s killing field.”
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No Time Left To Save Our Tigers - Letters | The St.. 12th Dec 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
"It is a matter of a year or two before the species loses its ability to cope with environmental and demographic random events and processes. There is no crisis greater than tiger extinction in Malaysia’s nature conservation history."
"I believe there are fewer than 150 animals surviving, scattered throughout the big forests of Peninsular Malaysia, locally known as the Central Forest Spine. The populations are already fragmented due to the loss of habitat connectivity, and to poaching."
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Now That The End-Year School Holidays Have Begun -.. 3rd Dec 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Now that the end-year school holidays have begun - families will be making road trips all over the country to the many wonderful vacation spots our country has.
As you're rolling on the highways with your family - please keep an eye out for wildlife that might be crossing these roads, and stick to an acceptable, safe speed (which is not only good for the safety of wildlife - but your precious human cargo as well!).
Our wildlife have enough problems what with habitat destruction and poaching hap...
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We Won’t Save The Earth With A Better Kind Of Disp.. 15th Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
"Do you believe in miracles? If so, please form an orderly queue. Plenty of people imagine we can carry on as we are, as long as we substitute one material for another. Last month, a request to Starbucks and Costa to replace their plastic coffee cups with cups made from corn starch was retweeted 60,000 times, before it was deleted.
Those who supported this call failed to ask themselves where the corn starch would come from, how much land would be needed to grow it, or how much food production i...
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The Story Of Microbeads 13th Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Next time you're restocking on face and body care products - read the labels. A simple switch in product or brand choice may also mean less microplastics in our rivers, lakes and oceans!
Words you can look out for : Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and Nylon (PA), among others.
Be an eco-conscious consumer!
#nowastenovember
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5 Things You Can Do About Plastic Waste 12th Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Some people are still saying "Plastic waste is not MY problem, it is up to big corporations and governments to solve". WRONG! If we all do our part we can actually make an impact by REDUCING our "donations" into landfills!
Check out this video for a quick insight into how simple lifestyle changes like saying no to plastic straws, cutleries and bags can bring on big changes.
#nowastenovember
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This Morning, We Celebrated Internationalgibbonday.. 2nd Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
This morning, we celebrated #InternationalGibbonDay with the students of GEMS International School at Tropicana Metropark.
Our Programme Manager, Rina Omar spoke to the secondary school students about the primates of Malaysia, specifically gibbons, and the threats they face.
Many thanks to the Gibbon Protection Society Malaysia- GPSM for inviting us to be a part of such an important and meaningful event.
The first picture is of Bam Arrogancia, Primatologist & Founder of the Gibbon Protection...
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Young Artists Of The Wild HeARTs Exhibition @KLEFF.. 1st Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Meet some of the talented young artists of the Wild HeARTs Exhibition!
The exhibition took place over the weekend at White Box @ Publika Solaris Dutamas as part of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF)!
The exhibition featured over 70 pieces of wildlife inspired artwork by students from Epsom College in Malaysia, Mont'Kiara International School, Garden International School Malaysia, and the Malaysian Homeschool Network.
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Young Artists Of The Wild HeARTs Exhibition @KLEFF.. 1st Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Meet some of the talented young artists of the Wild HeARTs Exhibition!
The exhibition took place over the weekend at White Box @ Publika Solaris Dutamas as part of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF)!
The exhibition featured over 70 pieces of wildlife inspired artwork by students from Epsom College in Malaysia, Mont'Kiara International School, Garden International School Malaysia, and the Malaysian Homeschool Network.
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Young Artists Of The Wild HeARTs Exhibition @KLEFF.. 1st Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Meet some of the talented young artists of the Wild HeARTs Exhibition!
The exhibition took place over the weekend at White Box @ Publika Solaris Dutamas as part of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF)!
The exhibition featured over 70 pieces of wildlife inspired artwork by students from Epsom College in Malaysia, Mont'Kiara International School, Garden International School Malaysia, and the Malaysian Homeschool Network.
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Young Artists Of The Wild HeARTs Exhibition @KLEFF.. 1st Nov 2018, by Roots & Shoots Malaysia
Meet some of the talented young artists of the Wild HeARTs Exhibition!
The exhibition took place over the weekend at White Box @ Publika Solaris Dutamas as part of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF)!
The exhibition featured over 70 pieces of wildlife inspired artwork by students from Epsom College in Malaysia, Mont'Kiara International School, Garden International School Malaysia, and the Malaysian Homeschool Network.
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