A Taste for Waste

By Carolyn Khor

February 2017 FEATURE
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Gary Teoh showing the rotary composting drum at the composting centre in Auto-City.
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Seberang Perai is going very green, thanks to public-private partnerships and passionate communities.It’s no secret that the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) has stepped up its greening efforts. Helming the Eco community Unit at MPSP is Chew Eng Seng, an avid environmentalist who has initiated and overseen many green projects and training for schools, communities, industries and individuals.Among Chew’s projects are the recycling projects in Taman Pandan in the north, and upcycling projects in Kampung Permatang Nibong in the central...

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Carolyn Khor

is a pluviophile who enjoys a good book alongside an aromatic cup of coffee. A music teacher by profession, she was also a contributor to MSN, the Penang Green Council and many other online and print publications.

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