Green Carnival 4.0 highlights sustainable living through community action

Green Carnival 4.0 brought together sustainability advocates, eco-conscious vendors and community members at Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya, highlighting practical approaches to environmental responsibility and sustainable living.

Held under the theme “Green for Style, Earth for Life,” the day-long carnival was organised by Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya in partnership with Kechara Soup Kitchen at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom.

The event featured sustainable market stalls, talks, panel discussions and activities promoting plant-based living, mindful consumption and community empowerment. Visitors began exploring the eco-friendly offerings from 10am, before the official opening at 11.15am by Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya CEO Christine Yap.

Speakers explore sustainability and social responsibility

The programme featured a series of talks involving speakers from different sectors. Tani Thinker’s Mr Ool opened the speaker sessions, followed by Malaysian actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy, PwD Smart Farming Ability founder and CEO Dr Billy Tang, Baseline founder Karen Kumar and APPGM-SDG Malaysia director Panneerselvam.

Their sessions addressed different aspects of sustainability, community participation and the role individuals and organisations can play in encouraging more environmentally responsible practices.

A key feature was the screening of All The World Is Green, a documentary directed by Mirko Pincelli and supported by the Malaysian Vegetarian Society.

The film examines the global food system and its connections to climate change, ethics and planetary health, featuring perspectives from figures including Peter Singer, George Monbiot, Marion Nestle and Philip Wollen.

Vegetarian dining complements green agenda

The screening was followed by an interactive panel forum, where speakers and guests discussed potential solutions for environmental change, including more mindful consumption and sustainable food choices.

The carnival also incorporated vegetarian dining into its programme, with Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya hosting a vegetarian buffet from noon to 3pm at RM40 nett per person.

The event concluded at 5pm, bringing together education, discussion, food and community engagement in an effort to encourage greater awareness of sustainable lifestyle choices and environmental responsibility.