Breaking up with single-use plastics


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SINGLE-USE plastic waste is a major environmental concern in Malaysia, and the government has taken several initiatives to address the issue.

However, the implementation of these initiatives has been hampered by lack of enforcement, inadequate public education and absence of alternatives.

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