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
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
Youth in conservation: Why this generation is more connected to nature than you think
- 28 January 2023
The young people of today are more involved and invested in environmental conservation than ever before. Seems like a bold and biased statement? Maybe it is. Regardless, it’s something I’ve personally noted over the past few years studying in the
Aloha from the East-West Center
- 31 October 2022
The best five weeks of my life were on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, USA. Also known as "The Gathering Place”, I gathered with 20 other young fellows across Southeast Asia for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders’ Initiative (YSEALI)
10 Easy Ways Malaysians Can Do To Protect Our Ocean
- 17 September 2022
“I think we need more bags,” said the seven-year-old as he trailed after me, picking up pieces of trash that were washed up to the shore after the previous night’s heavy rain. Our first trash bag was almost filled in
Recovering from an eating disorder to becoming a youth environmental activist
- 18 July 2022
Do you know the feeling of being immersed in something bigger than yourself? When the reality of your daily life does not fulfill your values, why not try exploring the world, the environment, and the people around you? I recognized
I decided to become a beginner farmer
- 19 June 2022
I was born and raised in a tiny town surrounded by mountains and rice fields in Fukushima, a town without trains or convenience stores. After graduating from a vocational school majoring in childcare, I was interested in the idea of
Meet Our Team
Zen
Co-founder / Director
Marcus Goh
Co-founder / IT
Reena Nadhirah
Communication / Outreach
Ling
Social Media
Kaori Nonogami
Merchandise
Sandy Khoo
Social Media
Syasya Saidi
Communication / Outreach
David Lim
Creative Design
Budi
Member
Danial Fazmin
Member
Dharshiniy Balachandran
Member
Shamil Zanal
Member
Audrey T
Member
Jess Lim
Member
Foo
Member
This can be you