About
Who Are We
We are a volunteer-led community based in Long Beach Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia striving to raise awareness and take action in environmental sustainability.
Mission
To protect and sustain the marine ecosystem through nature conservation, waste reduction, and environmental education.
PROJEKWASTE~
started as a passion, and quickly turned into a mission. The ocean will always hold a special place in my world and I will never take it for granted. I know this journey won’t be easy, but I am empowered and inspired each day by so many more of YOU to keep going!
Zen, Co-founder of Projekwaste
Do You Know?
Trilllion
pieces of plastic debris are in the ocean right now.
tons
float on the surface, while 4 billion plastic microfibers per square kilometer litter the deep sea intoxicating marine lives (2019).
Action
BEACH CLEAN UP
Thank you ProjekwasteHeroes for making an impact for the planet
Thank you ProjekwasteHeroes for making an impact for the planet
Action
What You Can Do Now
Refuse single-used plastic bags, bottles, straws, utensils and packagings
Use reef-friendly sunscreen to protect your skin and the corals
Transition to renewable energy at home/school/office one step at a time
Support your local or small businesses to reduce overall carbon footprint
Adopt a plant-based/plant-rich diet to reduce CO2 emissions and discourage animal agriculture
Soak yourself generously in nature whenever you can
Join as a volunteer in your interested good cause to expand your knowledge, experience and connection
Vote for country/municipal leaders who are keen in contributing to climate change issues
Action
Interested in taking a step further and initiate your own clean up in your area? We are here to help and support!
Click the button below to fill in the form and we'll provide you with clean up guidelines and help promote your own event!
Articles
#ProjekwasteBYYOU
Minimal Waste Living: Saving Money and Planet at the Same Time
- 30 December 2024
When I first moved out for college and started living in a shared house at Selangor to pursue my studies, I knew I had to plan and be frugal with my budgeting. As I scoured the internet for tips and
From Personal Action to Systemic Change: My Journey Towards a Sustainable Society
- 29 December 2024
In the fight against climate change, every large-scale movement begins with a single individual’s commitment. For me, that commitment started at age 15, speaking passionately about waste management to my classmates in Phnom Penh. Today, as a youth leader, I’ve
From Dolphin Dreams to Ocean Conservation: My Journey with SOA Malaysia
- 17 October 2024
The Beginning of My Journey I still remember the very first time I saw a dolphin was when I was just 5 years old. My family took a trip to Ocean Park in Hong Kong where I saw before my
A Kindergarten Education Journey in Ocean Conservation and Waste Management
- 22 June 2024
We are a group of 10 students from HELP University, enrolled in the GEN3513 Communication and Leadership Skills course, and one of our assignments involves collaborating with a non-governmental organization (NGO) to conduct a project aimed at raising awareness about
Making My Dives Count
- 15 April 2024
I was lucky to have parents who loved the outdoors too. I was raised in Kajang, when it was not as busy and developed back then. I grew up spending a lot of time catching fish in the mining pools,
Meet Our Team
Zen
Co-founder / Director
Marcus Goh
Co-founder / IT
Reena Nadhirah
Communication / Outreach
Syasya Saidi
Communication / Outreach
Venessa Wong
Communication / Outreach
Amira Sofia
Communication / Outreach
Daniel Hafiz
Communication / Outreach
Kaori Nonogami
Merchandise
Budi Tengku
Community Builder
Isha Kaur
Event Coordinator
David Lim
Graphic Design
Sandy Khoo
Content Producer
Chris Ee
Content Producer
Bibi Haring
Content Producer
Kylie Shiek
Content Producer
Pin Wei Cheng
Photo & Videography
Jess Lim
Member
Dharshiniy Balachandran
Member
Danial Fazmin
Member
Aida
Member
Anis Hazimah
Member
Adirean Gabriel
Member
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