The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.110)

vegetarianism in 2010, in a bid to reclaim his health. He even started cultivating his own fresh produce, including cauliflowers, long beans, yams, corn, papayas, watermelons and pineapples. Besides that, the labour involved in growing his own fruits and vegetables gave him the opportunity to engage in physical activity. A nutritious diet, combined with regular exercise, led to improvements in his overall health. Lean Qian Ru, 8, who visited the memorial park with her mother to pay their respects to departed elders, is familiar with environmental conservation efforts. At home, she often assists her mother in sorting recyclables before delivering them to the neighbourhood recycling point. At school, she is encouraged to manage classroom resources according to environmentally-friendly principles. In addition, she would prepare her own reusable lunchbox and utensils for school meals. The team of 35 volunteers managed to collect 75 kg worth of recyclables over the span of two days. In an age where the effects of global warming and climate change are becoming ever more pronounced, it is high time to re-evaluate our priorities and spare a thought for our future generations, who will suffer the consequences of our inconsiderate exploitation of the environment. Traditional values and customs should be duly preserved, but not at the cost of incurring environmental pollution and wasted resources. When it comes to saving the environment, every little effort counts. The CEO of Tzu Chi Malacca, Loh Siew Cheng personally advocated for various environmental issues, recycling practices and environmental conservation. Preserving the Environment for Our Future Generations TZU CHI 110 33