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Resources 11 Mar 2013
Recycling plastic bottles to build Philippine classrooms
By Earvin Delgado, UNIID-SEA A growing population of school children, yet a lack of classrooms The lack of classrooms in the Philippines would always part of the TV... more »
12 Jan 2013
5 Ways To Kick-Start Your Own Urban Vegetable Garden
by Beth Buczynski - January 20, 2012 When I woke up this morning, it was a scant 12 degrees outside. And my city was one of... more »
14 Feb 2012
Gaia theory: is it science yet?
By Ian Enting, University of Melbourne James Lovelock’s “Gaia hypothesis” has challenged conventional thinking about the nature of the earth as an integrated system. Gaia proposes... more »
05 Dec 2011
Why Population Matters to the environment
Environmentalists agree on the issues facing us, including collapsing diversity, climate change and resource insecurity. We also agree on the causal factors, including pollution, invasive... more »
01 Sep 2011
Raja Ampat: why reefs are worth more money than mines
“Natural capital” is the resources in nature’s bank. Nature’s capital is not evenly spread across the world: some areas are “richer” than ... more »
28 Jun 2011
Wangari Maathai, Planter of 1.5 Billion Trees
No one can doubt the persuasive powers of Wangari Maathai, Nobel peace prize-winner and 67-year-old former assistant minister of the environment... more »
28 Jun 2011
Rajendra Singh, water conservationist
In 1984 Dr Rajendra Singh, now 49, was working in the semi-desert Indian state of Rajastan. He planned to set up health clinics... more »
09 May 2011
A Community Project with UM Cares, Unilever and Telekom Malaysia
It was an early Saturday morning. While some of us would be lazing around at home, wondering about brunch's menu or perhaps planning for a trip... more »
05 Feb 2011
Brazil beats US in climate change awareness
[RIO DE JANEIRO] Almost 80 per cent of Brazilians think global warming is caused by human activities, a survey has found, compared... more »
01 Feb 2011
Green Jeans - Levi's Makes its Denim with Less Water
Back in 2007, Levi's did a cradle-to-grave assessment of the resources required for its famous 501 denim and found out something surprising:... more »
07 Jan 2011
Making Climate Change Cool in the Classroom
Vernard Williams is about to drop some knowledge on the kids of Food and Finance High School in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. He's... more »
04 Jan 2011
Upwardly Fertile: The Rise of the Vertical Garden
You've heard, no doubt, about the planet-friendly benefits of putting gardens on rooftops, but what about installing plants on the sides of buildings? So-called living walls... more »
29 Dec 2010
Green Entrepreneur and Work-Life Balance: Renewable Energy Consultant, Randall Benson
Can a green entrepreneur start and run a renewable energy business and still have time for important things like family? Randall Benson, a renewable energy designer... more »
27 Dec 2010
How To Start a Green Toy Business
With concerns on the rise about lead content and other toxins in toys from China, a growing number of parents are turning to non-toxic, eco-friendly alternatives.... more »
26 Dec 2010
Re-Using 'Graywater:' Next Step in Conservation?
Between 50 and 80 percent of global household water goes down the drain with plenty of useful life left. So-called "graywater" that drains away after... more »
10 Dec 2010
This Year’s Resolution: Eat Cheap, Local and Delicious
A new year has just begun and many of us are tightening our belts and looking for ways to save cash. Since food is one of... more »
27 Nov 2010
Greenwashing 101 - Start the new year right
Most companies have one or more green product to sell. Often times, massive marketing and advertising budget and plans are executed to ensure that consumers... more »
23 Nov 2010
Learning From Urban Farmer and Compost King Will Allen
Allen is the founder and director of Growing Power, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that helps people grow their own local, healthy food. His work with Growing Power... more »
15 Nov 2010
Addition, Subtraction and Composting the Trash
Constructed wetlands treat wastewater for reuse at Sidwell Friends Middle School, and the exterior sunshades, made from reclaimed wine barrels, aid in passive solar cooling and... more »
26 Oct 2010
Growing Population and Climate
Changes in population growth and composition, including aging and urbanization, could significantly affect global emissions of carbon dioxide over the next 40 years. The... more »
22 Oct 2010
Shark-Fin Soup and the Conservation Challenge
The first time I tried shark-fin soup was at Time Warner's annual dinner in Hong Kong, a few weeks after I had moved to the city.... more »
21 Oct 2010
James Cameron in Real Life Avatar Scenario Unfolding in Canada as Oils Sands Are Mined
Oil sands reserves have only recently been considered to be part of the world's oil reserves, as higher oil prices and new technology enable them to... more »
18 Oct 2010
Gender and Climate Women Lead Men in Accepting Scientific Consensus
Women tend to believe the scientific consensus on global warming more than men, according to a study by a Michigan State University researcher, sociologist Aaron M.... more »
09 Oct 2010
Tableware Grown from "Food," Saving the Planet One Cup at a Time
In the near future, maybe everything we need will be assembled on the spot in machines like Star Trek's replicators, but for now, we'll have... more »
23 Sep 2010
Car Free Tips
It’s not always easy to go without a car. Some towns have better transit options than others, and some have a stronger bike culture. ... more »
20 Sep 2010
Freshwater 101
Where is the world's water? And how is it used? Find out more about the ways water weaves itself around the world, and how H20... more »
17 Sep 2010
Tableware Grown from "Food," Saving the Planet One Cup at a Time
In the near future, maybe everything we need will be assembled on the spot in machines like Star Trek's replicators, but for now, we'll have... more »
13 Sep 2010
Nuclear Energy in Malaysia - What is YOUR say?
There has been some serious talks among the relevant Malaysian government ministries that Malaysia will eventually slant towards using nuke. To most of us, this... more »
09 Sep 2010
Apple's Shocking Environmental Secrecy
According to new research from Pew Internet, 82% of American adults own a cell phone, Blackberry, iPhone or other similar devices. And 65% of adults who... more »
31 Aug 2010
It's a greener shade of green: Britain's first organic golf course
Traditionally they use huge amounts of water and pesticides. But now some clubs are trying to be more eco-friendly. Yes, it might raise your eye... more »
28 Aug 2010
The Dummies Guide to the Bakun Dam
The Bakun Dam is located in Sarawak, Malaysia on the Balui River,[1] a tributary or source of the Rajang River and some sixty kilometers west... more »
28 Aug 2010
Green Parenting
With the increasing awareness on sustainable living, we are slowly moving towards a greater appreciation for green parenting. Young parents are getting more in touch... more »
01 Sep 2011
Endangered spaces: Can our wildest places survive tourism?
Our wildest places are overrun with tourists. So how can nature-lovers justify visiting them? more »
30 Aug 2010
UK supermarkets lose heart in green war on plastic carrier bags
Britain's biggest supermarket chains will come under fire this week for handing out tens of millions more carrier bags than last year, derailing attempts to reduce the environmental... more »
24 Aug 2010
5 Human Habits Harmful to Ocean Health
No matter where we live, even if we’re in the middle of the Mojave desert or the middle of farmland in the mid-west, our connection to... more »
16 Aug 2010
Zen and the art of saving the planet
He has set up an eco-friendly village and is a best-selling author. Tomorrow, this green crusader will fill the Hammersmith Apollo with fans. But Thich Nhat Hanh... more »
15 Aug 2010
Kayashima puts passion and experience into â€green’ restaurant in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Japanese restaurants are known to serve their food fresh and natural. But Penang’s Isaribi Tei goes further. It’s green as well. Since it opened in... more »
01 Aug 2010
The world's rubbish dump: a tip that stretches from Hawaii to Japan
A "plastic soup" of waste floating in the Pacific Ocean is growing at an alarming rate and now covers an area twice the size of... more »
03 Aug 2010
Curry spices for cows and sheep could cut methane emissions
Curry spices could hold the key to reducing the enormous greenhouse gas emissions given off by grazing animals such as sheep, cows and goats, scientists... more »
28 Jul 2010
Who Cooked the Planet?
Never say that the gods lack a sense of humor. I bet they’re still chuckling on Olympus over the decision to make the first half of... more »
28 Jul 2010
Plastiki's Green Journey Ends
Awareness campaigns cannot get any more exciting than project Plastiki. Lead by billionaire David Rothschild, Plastiki is all about creating awareness and empowering mankind from... more »
27 Jul 2010
The Promise And Pitfalls of Bioplastic
Regular, petroleum-based plastic doesn't biodegrade. But this year's crop of Earth Day — inspired ads shows plant-based plastics doing just that: an empty SunChips bag fading into... more »
22 Jul 2010
S.O.S : Save Our Selangor State Park
Taman Negeri Selangor - the Park is a park that protects the vital resources we need to live - fresh air, clean water and so... more »
21 Jul 2010
Canon Stumbles in Green Product Campaign in Asia
Greenwashing apparently knows no boundaries, either geographically or by industry. For example, Korean supermarket aisles boast products touting their "well-being" attributes, without explaining how they could possibly make anyone... more »
21 Jun 2010
Grow an ingenious urban garden
GARDENS can exist anywhere - as long as we make some space for it. Whether you live in a residential linked home or a high... more »
20 Jun 2010
Make green your morning routine
GOING green need not be a hassle if we could think about just making some effort to change a bit of our daily routine. Small... more »
19 Jun 2010
â€Green’ chairs dominate Milan Furniture Fair 2010
The recent 2010 Milan Furniture Fair (2010 Salone Internazionale del Mobile) saw more than 2,500 exhibitors showcasing not only innovative designs, but also revolutionary â€green’ technologies. “The overall... more »
08 Jun 2010
Reusing clothes
IF YOU’RE an impulsive shopper, you’ve probably got an item sitting in your wardrobe that has yet to be worn. Perhaps, you’re saving your “brand-new” old... more »
07 Jun 2010
Profitable waste
FACT: We have way too much crap on Earth. Allow this “discard with disregard” habit to continue any longer, and soon we’d successfully turn Earth into a wasteland... more »
06 Jun 2010
Green campaigners
IT’S not easy being a student environmentalist, especially if you’re studying in a local college or university. Our colleges/universities aren’t exactly full of shallow jocks... more »
03 Jun 2010
S.O.S. Files: A Journey To Sungai Pulai
MARINE scientist Choo Chee Kuang is among the many advocating for the protection of the Sungai Pulai estuary and the Pulau Merambong seagrass bed in south-western Johor, the... more »
02 Jun 2010
What Will Olympic Peninsula Forests Look Like in 100 Years? John C. Pitcher helps us see.
How can a painting help us understand the likely effects of a warming climate? It is perhaps the best way to do so, since an artist capable of... more »
31 May 2010
Nominate Your Eco Hero!
Who are the heroes in your community? Who do you think deserves recognition and support for their work? Wild Asia Heroes is a project to give back... more »
29 May 2010
Green Party arrives at Westminster
History doesn't always come in thunderclaps or cheering crowds, and yesterday it was made with very little outward fuss when a woman in a pale blue trouser suit... more »
27 May 2010
Think local
ON Saturday mornings, the normally quiet and peaceful market town of Stroud in England erupts into activity when the weekly Farmers’ Market takes place in the old market... more »
21 May 2010
Ten great eco-products
For most of us who are thinking of practicing more green habits, one of the easiest way it to purchase green products. With increased demand... more »
17 May 2010
The Three R's of Wedded Bliss
Once regarded as barefoot-hippie fests, earth-friendly weddings are finally coming into their own. And there are a lot of shades of green; you can green the entire... more »
17 May 2010
Travel Healthy: Eat Locally—and Wisely
Local cuisines should be savored, but mind food-borne perils, particularly where sanitation is minimal and government oversight meager. Poorly washed raw fruits and vegetables as well as... more »
13 May 2010
Repair or Replace? Washers and Dryers
Despite the advertisements, washers and dryers do break down once in a while, and when they do, people are have to decide whether it's worth repairing or replacing... more »
17 May 2010
Know Much about Global Warming?
Global warming is a complex issue that involves many environmental factors. Despite the fact that it's been overused again and again, we can't help but... more »
10 May 2010
Going Green Quiz
From PV cells to CFLs, there's a lot more that you can do to reverse global warming and lead a greener life. Take this quiz... more »
21 Apr 2010
Will we ever achieve the paperless office?
Paper use in the UK is falling, but only 1% a year. In Malaysia? Probably way less than that. Corporations, especially the big ones, are... more »
20 Apr 2010
If you only do one thing this week … buy a mug
For most of us the average day at the office affords few moments of genuine pleasure. Amid the endless hours spent staring into the abyss... more »
03 Apr 2010
Leave only your footprints
With the increasing awareness of global warming and the depletion of the Earth's natural resources, over the past decade sustainability and eco-friendliness have become buzzwords... more »
26 Mar 2010
Top 8 Eco Friendly Products
Check out Glam.com 's top eight eco friendly products for your everyday use. more »
26 Mar 2010
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Planning for a baby? Or expecting a bundle of joy soon? Now is the time for a healthy and toxin-free start. With so many kinds... more »
26 Mar 2010
Growing Green Jobs
There is no more fashionable answer to the woes of the global recession than "green jobs." Leaders including American President Barack Obama, Gordon Brown of... more »
17 Mar 2010
The LCA Answer to your Nappy Nuisance
It’s 3am and your newborn baby is crying, again. Your half-asleep partner gives you a quick nudge as a reminder that it’s your turn, so you sombrely make... more »
15 Mar 2010
Which Foods Have The Largest Energy Footprints?
Which foods have the smallest (and largest) energy footprint, thereby having the most environmental impact? While most people probably realise that meat products have a... more »
08 Mar 2010
7 Environmental Problems That Are Worse Than We Thought
With as much attention as the environment has been getting lately, you’d think that we’d be further along in our fight to preserve the world’s... more »
25 Feb 2010
Changing the Climate on Campus
In the 1960s and early '70s, civil rights and the Vietnam War were the defining issues on college campuses. In the 1980s, it was apartheid. Today, that... more »
08 Feb 2010
Freeze Your Jeans
The world's most popular clothing item could also be the most eco-friendly. That's right, blue-jeans are going green--or at least that the hope of one Brazilian manufacturer. more »
04 Jan 2010
Global Warming: Why Branson Wants to Step In
Perhaps it's a case of big business aiming to bail out government, for a change. The response by government to the threat of global warming... more »
12 Dec 2009
Spotlight: University of Minnesota
Anyone who knows anything about green movements, legislation, and popularization knows that the concept of framing is perhaps one of the most highly used tactics used by... more »
01 Dec 2009
Sesame Street Goes Green at 40
With a little help from U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, Sesame Street looks to be joining what you might call the 'green party'. As part of recent... more »
26 Nov 2009
Penang to do more for the environment
Tuesday November 24, 2009, Penang - Although the level of environmental awareness in Penang at 15% was higher than the 5% national average, the state... more »
26 Nov 2009
Raising Baby Green
Are you looking to raise a "green baby"? While parents certainly don't want to bring up a child with jaundice, there are a number of... more »
01 Nov 2009
Better Bulbs
By now, most of us are all too familiar with the annoyances that come with compact fluorescent lamps. Yeah, yeah, CFLs use about a third as much... more »
08 Oct 2009
Osram's Innovation in Energy Efficient Lighting
Introducing the NEW HALOGEN ENERGY SAVER range which is the direct replacement to the classic light globe. They save 30% energy without compromising their look... more »
24 Sep 2009
Honey, We're filling that hole in the Ozone Layer!
The European Space Agency has presented the results of an important analysis of upper stratospheric ozone, important in shielding Earth from ultraviolet rays. The ozone layer is... more »
01 Sep 2009
How To Green Spring Clean
It's that time of the year again. Where you are getting mid-way exhausted with work and you feel that your wardrobe needs a massive overhaul.... more »
01 Sep 2009
Fast food creates tiny artistic masterpieces
Maccas bags, toilet paper rolls on display in an art museum? Not quite. Artist, Yuken Teruya invites to take a look inside and discover intricate... more »
18 Aug 2009
Make green your morning routine
Try this tomorrow, wake up ten minutes earlier and run through this eco checklist. Just for one day make "green" your morning routine. more »
14 Aug 2009
The Eco Phone Comparison
While not yet available in Malaysia, Motorola's eco friendly phone was the w233 ReNew has being hailed as the new wave of green technology. Now,... more »
14 Aug 2009
Greenwashers beware - meet the educated green consumer
Greenwashers have met their match, the educated green consumer. According to a new report by GoGreen Creative (released first to Green Pages ) consumers are... more »
10 Jul 2009
How to buy a bicycle
Cycling is good for the planet and great for your health and it's good to see that in Malaysia, some of us are making it... more »
10 Jul 2009
Switch off your lights - as simple as that
In a seemingly endless array of green tips for your home - the whole process of going green can seem quite daunting. Practically anything you... more »
26 Jun 2009
Inspiring Vertical Gardens for Small Spaces
Space is a precious commodity, especially now that so much of our backyard or balcony space is occupied by containers for growing organic vegetables. For... more »
26 Jun 2009
The Truth About Glass Recycling
Before you deposit the next beer or wine bottle into your blue bin, here are a few things to know about recycling your favorite sand-based... more »
02 Jun 2009
Raising Baby Green - The Nappy Question
According to 2003 figures from the Women's Environment Network, it takes on average 22,250 MJ of energy, 75,000 ha of land for raw materials and 70 cubic... more »
15 Mar 2009
Perak's Best Kept Secret - Rumah Rehat Adeline
Craving for a low impact holiday? Thinking of going for a back-to-nature holiday experience? Well, Rumah Rehat Adeline (in English in means, Adeline’s Rest House) may... more »
05 Mar 2009
Green by being lazy - an eco way of life
We don't mean sitting back and not taking action. However, being lazy in some respects can help reduce emissions and help the planet. Going green doesn't have... more »
16 Feb 2009
How Green Are Disposable Diapers?
Your baby needs lots of love and reassurance and, as every parent knows ... diapers. Wrapping a diaper around your baby's bottom is a routine... more »
16 Feb 2009
How to turn your computer green
What can you do to make your computer use more environmentally friendly? Try by following these simple tips. more »
13 Feb 2009
Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
The fifth annual Global 100 has been released, and includes representing businesses from over 15 nations across a number of sectors.The United States led the... more »
13 Feb 2009
Save Money Save the Planet
How can you save money and help the planet? Easy Being Green has teamed up with Jon Dee to release "52 Ways to Save... more »
07 Feb 2009
Cool Quiet and Eco-Friendly Hard Drive - enough for 512,000 songs!
WD DriveThis 2 terrabyte drive is the largest on the market - and its energy efficient too. Western Digital has gives us the first 2... more »
06 Jan 2009
British Shoppers Must Learn to Bring Their Own Bags
LONDON, UK, December 29, 2008 (ENS ) - By next spring, some of Britain's largest supermarket chains will halve the number of plastic and paper... more »
12 Dec 2008
ECOKNIGHTS SPOTLIGHT: Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
Have you heard? A breed of young Malaysian ecoknights are championing the race against climate change. Made up of mostly 6th formers (17 to 19... more »
12 Dec 2008
EU bans low-efficiency light bulbs from 2012
EU governments have agreed a phase-out timetable to remove from the market all incandescent light bulbs and low-efficiency halogen bulbs by 2012 at the latest. ... more »
08 Dec 2008
As More Eat Meat, a Bid to Cut Emissions
By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL , NY Times.com Published: December 3, 2008 STERKSEL, the Netherlands — The cows and pigs dotting these flat green plains in the southern... more »
03 Dec 2008
Artistes Gone Green!
Over the last 2 years, the world saw a flood of eco-celebrities from Al Gore ("The Inconvenient Truth" ), to Leonardo DiCaprio ("The 11th Hour"... more »
21 Nov 2008
Looking for a Green Christmas?
This year, Malaysians will send at least 26 million holiday cards, use more than 5,000 miles of ribbon and leave millions of Christmas trees rotting... more »
14 Nov 2008
Extreme Green: Living Off the Grid
Living "off the grid" is usually the choice of the hardened survivalist, the mountain man and perhaps the odd fugitive running from bounty hunters. But... more »
14 Nov 2008
Home, wellness and sustainable products
It's not easy to always opt for green products. But if each and everyone of us actually make a conscientious effort to attempt to stick... more »
13 Nov 2008
EcoKnights Spotlight: Equatorial Sustainable Design Centre
At the recent Eco Film Fest 2008 which was held on November 1st and 2nd, the Equatorial Sustainable Design (ESD) Centre participated as an exhibitor... more »
09 Nov 2008
A new directive to improve the safety of toys
Courtesy of European Commission, Environment DG The EP Internal Market Committee has adopted a report aimed at making toys safer. The new legislation will beef... more »
02 Oct 2008
How Green Is Your College?
How Green Is Your College? Source: Triple Pundit Published September 30, 2008 09:01 AM Last week, the Sustainable Endowments Institute released its 2009 Green Report Card. As... more »
27 Sep 2008
Field Work
Every year for the last five decades, students from colleges (and a few high schools) all over the country have spent their summers on the glaciers just... more »
15 Sep 2008
Increasing Equality by Educating Every Child
“The social and economic gap between the world’s richest 1 billion people and its poorest 1 billion has no historical precedent. Not only is this gap wide,... more »
08 Aug 2008
Tip Tapping Their Way to Sustainable Living
Have you ever found yourself wishing there were more ways to go green? While the eco-friendly movement is gaining momentum in Malaysia, it’s true that the... more »
24 Jul 2008
The Green Guide
Come and check out National Geographic’s web efforts in The Green Guide. Have fun reading from green blogs, and educate your family about available green products... more »
10 Jun 2008
Corporate Sustainability
Corporate Sustainability — It’s About Attitude Frankly CSR, Environmental News Network Published February 14, 2008 09:26 AM Having the right attitude can make a significant difference in life,... more »
04 Jun 2008
Fed Up with TOO much Packaging?
Fed up with too much packaging? Just leave it on the counter Source: The Independent UK IoS takes direct action against Britain's mountain of unnecessary wrapping By... more »
04 Jun 2008
Lighting an Efficient Future, Minus the Mercury
Lighting an Efficient Future, Minus the Mercury From: Worldwatch Institute Published May 30, 2008 08:19 AM More and more countries are banning incandescent light bulbs in favor... more »
05 Apr 2008
Your Quick Guide to Eco Terms
Eco Terms Fear not EcoKnights padwans! Fear not for those long and hard-to-pronounce ecological terms you come across in this website. We now have an online... more »
30 Mar 2008
Green Bleach?
I like to have the appliances at my home to be energy efficient. For toiletries, I try to choose organic and eco products like Aveda’s... more »
29 Mar 2008
Why Should Malaysians Care about the Environment?
Statistics hardly lie. And here are some worrying figures that Malaysians should be concern about. 14 Percentage of mammals in Malaysia listed by The World... more »
27 Mar 2008
Understanding Sustainable Development
You may have heard people talking about Sustainable Development either in public events, on television and on radio. Consultants talk about it, university professors lecture... more »
24 Mar 2008
Wild Asia's Tree Planting Programme
Wild Asia is working with private landowners across Malaysia to help develop natural corridors for wildlife and the local environment. We actively engage both the... more »
24 Mar 2008
Kids Recycling Workshops
EK is active with various children’s programmes. Among some of the educational activities that EK does is recycling workshops where children will learn to utilize... more »