The World Of Tzu Chi(Vol.128)

2020 • 11 36 the goodness can spread to all the world.” Once she understood the rationale, Wei Ling instilled the concept of environmental protection in her children. The clinic staff also encourage new employees by sharing the benefits and processes of recycling. Where there is a will, there is a way. Apart from the recycling corner, Dr. Ng practises recycling in her daily life too. For example, she puts filled mineral water bottles in the toilet tanks to save water. She ensures that idle lights are switched off, tightens water taps and minimizes the use of paper towels. For items that are used in large quantities, she would purchase them in big bottles and transfer them into smaller ones, as the recycling value of large plastic containers is higher. Plant the seeds in new clinics All four of Dr. Ng’s clinics have implemented environmental initiatives since their inception. Dr. Lim Li Woei from the Taman Merdeka clinic, is the most active among her peers. She has turned the stairwell into a recycling storage space. Dr. Lim had participated in recycling work with Tzu Chi in Kuching, Sarawak, when she served there. Upon joining Dr. Ng’s dental practice when she returned to West Malaysia, Dr. Lim was very grateful to have an employer in Dr. Ng, who shares the same sentiments as her with regard to recycling. Despite not being able to keep to their daily recycling schedule on busy days, Dr. Lim would diligently put aside the recyclables, even clearing them from rubbish bins and sorting them later. When the recyclables reached a certain amount, she would take them to the Tzu Chi Batu Berendam Recycling Education Centre. Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), Dr. Ng’s husband had to use a truck to transport the large quantity of recyclables accumulated during that period. Dr. Ng’s assistant, Wei Ling from the Ayer Keroh clinic, said that Dr. Ng is very thrifty and is always able to extend the use of resources and constantly reminds them to treasure items. In fact, Dr. Ng’s husband is even more diligent than her when it comes to recycling. He is one of the leaders of Tzu Chi Ayer Keroh Recycling Education Centre. The couple lives a simple life and will buy only what they really require. Their lifestyle has gotten even simpler after they devoted themselves to recycling. “We are part of the Earth too. If we don’t do it, no one else will.” Dr. Ng hopes to influence more people, especially those in the same industry. The clinic assistants being active in recycling work. They transfer the recyclables collected to Dr. Ng’s car for further handling once their storage space reaches full capacity. Green Initiatives of the Dental Clinic