GEORGE TOWN, October 5 – UNIQLO, the global apparel retailer, recently took part in a beach clean-up initiative as part of its JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING campaign. This campaign by UNIQLO is dedicated to reducing ocean pollution while fostering awareness among customers and motivating actions to maintain clean waterways. In a bid to safeguard local marine ecosystems, UNIQLO collaborated with the Penang Green Council (PGC), a local environmental non-profit organization, along with other corporate partners, for a beach clean-up event in Taman Bungah, Penang. Aligned with World Clean Up Day.
This initiative spanned five different coastal locations and witnessed the dedicated efforts of 350 volunteers who collectively cleared a substantial 374 kgs of waste from the local coastline. Evelyn Tan, Sustainability Director of UNIQLO Malaysia, expressed, “Ocean pollution not only endangers marine life but also human well-being. We are thrilled to partner with the Penang Green Council, an organization committed to addressing these concerns. Collaborations like this bolster our commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and stand as an inspiration for more Malaysians to join us in safeguarding our oceans.”
