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SUNPLAY | ‘WE CARE FOR THE OCEAN 2023’ CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY CLEANS 1,490 KG OF TRASH FROM MALAYSIAN BEACHES
"We strongly feel that the core focus of this campaign resonates with our organisation's mission, as it emphasises conservation and appreciation of nature. To further add, we were delighted to join hands with the team when we first learned about this initiative, as it offers us a chance to contribute to environmental preservation", states MNS Executive Director, Mr. I.S. Shanmugaraj.
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SUSTAINABILITY AND LESS WASTAGE | PEPSI CUP GAME ENCOURAGES BEHAVIOUR CHANGE THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR 2023
However, there is a tendency for food and beverage waste to happen during this festive occasion, especially when it comes to canned drinks. One brand is cutting through the clutter with a powerful message of sustainability and right-sized consumption: Pepsi. This world-renowned cola-flavoured brand under Etika Sdn Bhd (“Etika”), one of Malaysia’s leading halal beverage manufacturers is challenging accepted norms head-on with its exciting and innovative Pepsi Cup Game.
During Chinese New Year, it is a common practice where guests are served canned drinks but oftentimes, these cans are left half consumed resulting in excessive wastage. Recognising the financial concerns around inflation at this time, and in line with its agenda to become a greener and more sustainable business, Etika has created powerful messaging and an entertaining offer around its 1.5L Pepsi bottle. Every shopper will receive 18 free paper cups made from 100% FSC-certified paper with every purchase of three 1.5L Pepsi bottles.
In these paper cups, consumers will find a QR code on each cup that will lead them to the Pepsi Cup Game which encompasses a game of truth or dare with Boldest Of All Time (B.O.A.T); reveal your hidden secrets with the Game Of Truth (G.O.T); and the thrilling game of Rabbits and the Big Bad Wolf. These cups urge consumers to only pour as much Pepsi as they can comfortably drink, therefore reducing wastage and decreasing metal (aluminium) waste, while helping families who are hosting guests to stretch their ringgit.
Furthermore, the Pepsi Cup Game also encourages people to be more present in the moment, and not engrossed on their phones, as they can challenge one another to these amusing games.
To further amplify and treat its loyal consumers for a boost of prosperous festivity, Pepsi is introducing limited-edition merchandise nationwide on some of its highly anticipated selections of beverages including Pepsi Regular, 7UP Regular and Pepsi Black available in stores. These limited-edition beverage cans will each display a distinctive Chinese New Year design with animals that people are familiar with - symbolising various prosperous meanings in sync with Chinese New Year. The Pepsi Regular cans will feature ‘nian’ which symbolises celebration for the year; Pepsi Black cans will feature a rabbit on the pack which is the zodiac of the coming year, while 7UP Regular cans will feature the lucky koi fish which signifies to have abundance every year.
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#ShopeeGivesBack | Thank You 9,000 Malaysians Raise Funds for Environmental Sustainability
#ShopeeGivesBack Shopee’s long-term community initiative, has raised over RM48,000 from 1 May 2020 to 31 July 2022 for two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) championing environmentally-conscious efforts in Malaysia. Over two years, WWF-Malaysia and Zero Waste Malaysia received donations from over 9,000 donors, including over 5,500 first time donors.
85% of the funds raised went to assisting WWF-Malaysia, a national conservation trust with more than 90 ongoing projects nationwide. Funds raised are used to safeguard some of Malaysia’s most iconic wildlife – including the Malayan tiger, Bornean elephants, Bornean orangutans and sea turtles – from threats such as poaching and habitat loss. WWF-Malaysia continues to address environmental issues to spread awareness, support education and research, and conserve the local landscape flora and fauna, water, soils, and other natural resources.
Across the two years, Zero Waste Malaysia received 15% of their total donations through #ShopeeGivesBack, supporting them in their efforts to go further in achieving their mission of building a waste-free and sustainable future for the nation. Zero Waste Malaysia advocates for sustainable development and aims to increase the local community’s awareness of sustainable living through education, resources, public engagement, and on-ground initiatives. In 2021 alone, Zero Waste Malaysia received 13% of their total donations through #ShopeeGivesBack.
Huiyan Pan, Head of Brand Marketing at Shopee Malaysia said, “Shopee is moved by the reception of the community in supporting the efforts of our NGO partners in contributing towards environmental change. We firmly believe that with greater awareness and support from shoppers on our marketplace, we can strike a balance towards building a long-term, sustainable future for the environment and the economy.”
“Shopee appreciates being able to play a part in WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts and is thrilled to hear about the efforts that have reduced 90% of snare encounters for the Malayan tiger. In 2020 and 2021, more fresh sightings of the tigers, including a mother and three cubs, were discovered in the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex,” Pan continued.
During Ramadan in 2021 and 2022, these two NGOs saw a collective month-on-month increase in donations of 85% and 113% respectively, from March to April compared to other months through #ShopeeGivesBack. Of the 1,400 donations received, WWF-Malaysia and Zero Waste Malaysia saw 1,000 first time donors donating during a time where generous Malaysians were giving back to communities and causes close to their hearts and values.
“The majority of our donations come from the public, hence the #ShopeeGivesBack platform has helped us reach wider audiences to raise the much needed public support that ensures the continuity of WWF-Malaysia’s vital conservation projects. WWF-Malaysia is also taking action to promote sustainable lifestyles and increase resilience to climate change through policy advocacy and conserving natural ecosystems,” said Helina Yow, Director of Partnerships, WWF-Malaysia.
#ShopeeGivesBack was launched on 1 May 2020 to help the underserved communities in Malaysia across four areas: underprivileged communities development, children and family services, health charities, and environmental charities. The platform provides Malaysians with an online avenue to support their favourite causes in the most convenient way. Shopee ensures that these NGOs have credible track records and are registered with the Registry of Societies.
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