Zero Waste Malaysia launches Trash Encyclopedia to address recycling misconceptions

Did you know that Malaysians generate 38,000 tonnes of waste per day, but the household recycling rate is only 9.7%? That certainly does not bode well for the environment as we move towards being a waste-reducing generation. A public survey by Zero Waste Malaysia (ZWM) suggests that this could be due to confusion among people about what can and cannot be recycled. To address this issue, ZWM launched the beta version of its Trash Encyclopedia webpage (Trashpedia) on 30 November. ZWM is a non-profit organisation and a community group that advocates sustainable development.