ALAM Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), a subsidiary of Malakoff Corp Bhd, is advocating for the widespread use of reusable food containers at Ramadhan bazaars during Kongsi Rezeki Bubur Lambuk 2024 event in Wangsa Maju last Friday.

This initiative was aimed at reducing waste and curbing unnecessary purchases that contribute to landfill overflow.

As a part of its initiative, Alam Flora recently distributed 1,500 servings of bubur lambuk in reusable containers at their Drive Through Recycling Centre (DTRC) located in Aeon Wangsa Maju.

Alam Flora Sdn Bhd CEO Adam Saffian Ghazali underscored the importance of this shift.

"By replacing three plastic bags with food containers each month during Ramadhan, one person can prevent up to 90 plastic bags and polystyrene packs from being thrown away. Imagine the collective impact if everyone adopts this approach," he said.

Encouraging responsible food purchasing, Adam Saffian urged both the public and traders to avoid waste.

"One of our main objectives today is to raise awareness to fellow citizens regarding recycling and the use of reusable food containers that can be used repeatedly," he added.

He also recommended donating excess food to those in need and assured uninterrupted waste collection services during the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration.

For Ramadhan bazaars, Alam Flora is also organising a used cooking oil collection campaign, where stall owners or residents will be rewarded RM2.80 per litre.

Used cooking oil can be sent to Alam Flora's RISE in Batu Caves and Putrajaya, or at DTRC Wangsa Maju. The campaign ends on April 4.