Sunday, March 9, 2014

 


绿色时尚我们的主题  
Green is our TOPIC



~ 道德时尚,我买故有我道     I shop, therefore I Am Ethical

创造自我风格
拥有环保意识
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We create unique eco-friendly upcycled bags and clothes.
We collect and use recycled materials, with creative counter-culture fashion ideas to design and skillful tailors to produce each unique handmade product.

我们以手工的方式制造环保,反潮流的包包和衣服。
我们用费尽心思搜羅的环保材料配以部分新材料,以创意十足的反文化时尚的设计,再由手艺精湛的裁缝师以【慢工出细活】( Slow and Steady Wins the Race)的方式生产每件低调时髦,独一无二的手工产品

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Planet Protector Day

It's Planet Protector day at SK Bukit Damansara ! Once a month students bring recyclable items from home to be sent to the recycler, and funds derived from this will be donated to a charity of choice. 

This is something fun for all schools to do and if you're a parent and keen, be part of the PTA (or PIBG) and initiate something similar.


SOurce : https://www.facebook.com/EcoKnights

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Plastic bag tote



To make the bag, first


These are the instructions for making the tote bag.

If u are all thumbs, make the plastic bag yarn (no excuse..anyone can do this) and pass the ball of 'yarn' plus this link to frens who are into crafts and hope they will make u one..hehe!

Friday, January 10, 2014

Ecological Footprint - what's that?

The Footprint is a measure of people's natural resource consumption compared with nature's ability to renew these resources. Both the Footprint and renewable resources (or bio capacity) are expressed in a common unit called a global hectare, where 1 gHa represents a biologically productive hectare with works average productivity. 

In 2008, the Earth's total bio-capacity was 12.0 billion gHa, or 1.8 gHa per person, while humanity's Footprint was 18.2 billion gHa, or 2.7 gHa per person. This discrepancy means it would take 1.5 years for the Earth to fully regenerate the renewable resources that people use in one year (Living Planet Report, 2012). In essence, we are now utilizing and depleting our valuable capital resources.
The Footprint is a measure of people's natural resource consumption compared with nature's ability to renew these resources. Both the Footprint and renewable resources (or bio capacity) are expressed in a common unit called a global hectare, where 1 gHa represents a biologically productive hectare with works average productivity.

In 2008, the Earth's total bio-capacity was 12.0 billion gHa, or 1.8 gHa per person, while humanity's Footprint was 18.2 billion gHa, or 2.7 gHa per person. This discrepancy means it would take 1.5 years for the Earth to fully regenerate the renewable resources that people use in one year (Living Planet Report, 2012). In essence, we are now utilizing and depleting our valuable capital resources.
Source : Ecoknights

Carbon footing is one of the components. 

A carbon footprint is the measure of the environmental impact of a particular individual or organization's lifestyle or operation, measured in units of carbon dioxide.

A carbon footprint is composed of two parts, a primary and secondary footprint. 
  • The primary footprint is the sum of the direct carbon dioxide emissions of burning of fossil fuels, like domestic energy consumption by furnaces and waters heaters, and transportation, like automobiles and airplane travel. 
  • The secondary footprint is the sum of indirect emissions associated with the manufacture and breakdown of all products, services and food an individual or business consumes.

So, it seams that everything we do, do have an environmental impact, our carbon footing.  But What WE CAN DO is to CHANGE those areas of our lifestyle

  • minimise (reduce) as much as we can those that have an extreme footing (like driving), 
  • be mindful (think, assess, learn) before action
  • get educated about eco issues - it's not just a fad
  • but dont preach, bore others or get people on the defensive about their own footing. Compliance needs patience. People wont wanna change unless they will benefit from it. Selfish, but that's self-preservation (ego/face) kicking in. Most of us are hard-wire through our genes, others are learned from parents, environment, society - esp people we observe when young. 
  • grow a thicker skin. Never mind people telling you - that's not the way we do things here and snigger at your efforts. Change is never easy. Lead by example. No need to justify your actions. START A QUIET REVOLUTION.

A greener Thaipusam celebration

A good step. Hope people will abide by it.

Ruling to stop use of polystyrene foam containers during Thaipusam

POLYSTYRENE cups and containers and other non-recyclable materials are prohibited in Batu Caves this coming Thaipusam festival.
The Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) has given a directive to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam, which manages the iconic tourist attraction, to go green this year as it wants to encourage devotees and visitors to be more environmentally conscious.
....Mohd Azizi said the council’s cleaning contractors had collected an average of 440 metric tonnes of rubbish a day during the week-long Thaipusam festival last year, which started on Jan 26.
He said it cost about RM158,000 to clear the rubbish last year......
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2014/01/10/Use-only-recyclables-Ruling-to-stop-use-of-polystyrene-foam-containers-during-Thaipusam/

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Pyramid of Conservation



This is based on a US model. I wonder how a Malaysian version would be.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

I want this when i die..

Let's convert cemeteries into forests
Bios Urn is a funerary urn made ​​from biodegradable materials that will turn you into a tree after you die. Inside the urn there is a pine seed, which can be replaced by any other seed or plant, and will grow to remember your loved one. Bios Urn turns death into a transformation and a return to life through nature.  http://www.urnabios.com/

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Collection Point for CFL Bulbs at Kelana Jaya LRT

What do u do when your light bulb life-span expires? Throw into the rubbish bin - NO!

Wrap it in paper and bring to collection boxes like the one in Kelana Jaya LRT station (next to Ticket Counter and insert into the cardboard box provided.

BUT make sure u do not break them in transit as it will release poisonous mercury!  Another reason why it should not be thrown into the rubbish heap...




Mesym - List your GREEN events, articles, announcements

Met this group of young, vibrant volunteers -
  MESYM
What is Mesym?
MESYM.com is a platform for environmental movements in Malaysia. It is a central hub for information on who’s doing what - when, where, why and how. 

This is a space for environmentalists to post their profiles, events, actions, articles, and announcements. With this information gathered at one spot, it is easier for people to find out and participate in existing movements, or start their own if they feel inspired to. 

There are many good actions being done out there, and many people fighting the good fight. Our goal is to bring them together. We connect the green dots. 


Emal       :  info@mesym.com
Website :  http://www.mesym.com
FB page :  www.facebook.com/MESYM11

Q Bistro - mamak uses boxes instead

Of all the mamak shops I've patronised, this one packs Nasi Kandar take-aways in specially designed cardboard boxes with sections instead of styrofoam boxes. It's quite strong & effective in containing the rice and gravy.

Let's have a closer look. Hope others will emulate :
But for today, i decided to pack the Tandoori chicken. Notice the segments

Although they still need to put it in the plastic bag, in case of spillage
Close-up of the bottom
 

Why cannot use styrofoam boxes?  Check out the Health & Environment issues.

Share a water saving tip & win a pair of Water-Less jeans



Submit between 13 Dec 2013 to 14 Jan 2014.

Jeans made from garbage?

Is this a smart marketing idea or a good use of "post consumer recycled content" ?



How? Levi's says -
Levi's Waste<Less jeans are the result of our latest design innovation. Each piece features a minimum of 20% post consumer recycled content, from an average of 8 plastic bottles

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By repurposing waste--in this case, plastic bottles and trays--and recycling them into new fabrics, we're doing our small part to utilize existing materials in place of virgin cotton, which is dependent on numerous natural resources. 


Levi's 'water' offer

While mall trawling at The Curve today, i came across this campaign by Levi's

The small print : Applicable with minimum purchase of RM399 on regular priced items, in a single receipt. One water bill is valid for one transaction only and not to be combined with any other promotions. Terms & Conditions apply.  


Taking action!

It's too easy to just talk about it, talk about what's wrong with this world, what can we do? This blog is our wish to allow Malaysians to do something about it - by sharing IDEAS to create awareness, changing their own way of doing things - taking ACTION!