Practices in Environmental Sustainability

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Practices in Environmental Sustainability

Introduction to Practices in Environmental Sustainability

Practices that contribute to environmental sustainability aim to ensure adequate use of natural resources for the present and for the future for the benefit of all types of life on earth.
In preserving the environment, the practices taken must be related to measures to prevent environmental pollution, protect the capacity of ecosystems and prevent development that will threaten human health or affect the quality of life.

Practices that Contribute towards Environmental Sustainability

Environment-friendly Transport

Use environmentally-friendly transportation such as bicycles or hybrid and electric-powered vehicles.
Practice car sharing.
Using public transport such as buses, commuters, monorails, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Electric Train Service (ETS) and KLIA Express/ KLIA Transit.

Energy Saving

The main source of electricity is from burning of non-renewable materials, namely fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel.
Use electricity prudently to reduce the release of pollutants such as carbon monoxide gas.

5R’s Concept

The disposal of waste materials can be reduced when we practise 5R’s:
- Rethink.
- Repair.
- Reuse.
- Reduce.
- Recycle.

The Usage of Alternative Renewable Energy

Renewable energy means energy that is generated from natural resources such as the sun, wind, waves, water, geothermal and biomass.
Renewable energy is cleaner, easier and safer.

Management of Domestic and Toxic Waste

The Department of the Environment is authorized to:
- Coordinate waste disposal activities.
- Set a maximum limit for waste production.
- Control the licensing of the type of waste, its content, amount and hazardous effects.
Running a waste material upcycle can reduce waste to landfills.

Biological Control

Biological control is a way of controlling a population of pests by using their natural enemies.
This can reduce the use of pesticides.

Water Saving

Reuse used water or rainwater for watering trees and washing vehicles.

Status Sekuriti Makanan di Malaysia

Definisi Sekuriti Makanan

Sekuriti makanan diterjemahkan sebagai jaminan makanan yang merujuk kepada jaminan ketersediaan makanan, jaminan capaian makanan dan jaminan penggunaan makanan.

The Components of Food Security

Availability of Food

There is sufficient supply of high quality food in the local market as well as for imported food.

Access to Food

Food can be obtained easily in order to meet the nutritional needs of diet.

Food Utilisation

The ability of an individual to get enough nutrients by consuming food and drinking clean water as well as good practices in food processing and preparation.

Food Stability

Each individual has access to get enough nutritious food at all times.

Important Element in Determining the Status of Food Security

Halal is an important element in determining food security status.
Halal food must be produced in a clean environment with methods that emphasize cleanliness and order in the manufacturing process. Halal covers everything from the farm to the final food product.
Other guidelines implemented to determine food safety are Good
Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Both of these guidelines also emphasize the process of making quality, clean, healthy and safe food such as halal.