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In Conjunction with Earth Day (18 to 22 April 2011) The KL Bar Environmental and Humanities Committee (EHC) organised a five-day ‘Old/Disused Paper Collection’ event in conjunction with the Earth Day Celebration which, this year, fell on 22.04.2011. This was the 3rd consecutive year that such an event had been organised by EHC. However this year it was nationally covered by the TV3’s Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) on 20.04.2011. The Deputy Chairperson, Puan NoorHajran Mohd Noor who appeared in the morning talk show, explained the importance and rationale of lawyers getting involved in the Earth’s Day celebration. She also touched on the history behind Earth Day, the dire consequences of uncontrolled carbon emission and why KL Bar Committee was taking the lead in the five-day ’Old/Disused Paper Collection’ initiative at the Secretariat. Noor had also suggested that the public were welcome to support the initiative, as the symbolism behind it is meaningful as to ensure quality living for all of...

Acknowledgments I would like to thank Mr Roger Chan, the chairperson of the Environmental & Humanities Committee, for his relentless effort and unyielding support in ensuring the success of this campaign. Special thanks to Ms Yati, the Secretariat of the KL Bar, for co-ordinating the whole process and liaising with the Committee members from time to time. Last but not least, I would like to thank all the Committee members who are willing to take time out of their day and lend their hands to this campaign. 1. Introduction Background This year’s campaign is actually a repeat of a likewise campaign organised last year. In fact, this campaign is made more meaningful this year due to the fact that it is held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It is also in line with the Committee’s main project for this year – the Climate Change Campaign. The priority afforded to the old/disused paper collection can be seen from the fact that it has been listed on top of the Committe...