Zero waste advocate shows how ditching single-use plastic at Ramadan bazaars saves her money
Nurul Amalina Che Ariffin uses a metal container during a trip to the Taman Melawati Ramadan bazaar. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Environmentalist Nurul Amalina Che Ariffin has been working with non-profit organisation Zero Waste Malaysia to show how an eco-friendly lifestyle isn’t just about combating single-use plastic and food waste.
Some Ramadan bazaar traders are also happy to give a small discount to customers who bring their own containers and bottles when shopping. Amalina talks about what goes into her shopping basket during Ramadan bazaar trips. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
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