Dr Jane Gew Lai Ti, an Associate Professor at Sunway University, stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Her unwavering dedication to mitigating plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly practices stems from a transformative anecdote she shared, reflecting a profound shift in her personal and professional ethos.
In 2018, Dr Gew embarked on a research project analysing edible salt samples in Malaysia. What she uncovered was alarming – microplastics were pervasive in salt, a ubiquitous ingredient in our daily diets.
“This revelation was a wake-up call for me. It ignited in me a passion for combating plastic pollution and pushed me into fostering a more sustainable lifestyle,” she told The Petri Dish.
