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EK Newsletter – August 2018<\/strong><\/a>
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Category: <\/strong>Newsletters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published: Tuesday, 14 August 2018 15:18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT OF ECOKNIGHTS, YASMIN RASYID.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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July was the month of observing #NoPlastics. As such, EcoKnights was kept pretty much engaged and occupied with various corporate and public awareness and engagement programs to inform, educate and encourage action from general Malaysians on saying #notoplastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having said this, I sure hope that it\u2019s not only in the month of July that we observe this trend; it should be, in my humble opinion, a daily trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am not a tree hugger, neither am I a zero waste-r but I strive daily to make incremental and meaningful changes to be more responsible and sustainable in my efforts to be a better citizen on this big planet we call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I hope this can serve as a sweet and gentle reminder to just give a short at trying. Nothing is easy, but if we don\u2019t try, we won\u2019t know if it\u2019s easy or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s wishing all our subscribers and readers a fruitful month ahead. We have several fun programs lined up from the Knights of Nature Sustainability Camp<\/a> to the southern activation of our flagship program, MBIP Garbage to Garden (G2G). We are also in the midst of working on several initiatives under the River of Life (ROL) national program<\/a>, in which we provide community-based interventions to support the structural approach of ROL to revive rehabilitate and reconnect rivers in the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, I would love to encourage you to pick a habit this month, a habit in which you are keen to change towards a more holistic and sustainable lifestyle. For me, I\u2019ve decided that for this month, I\u2019m going to drive less, and take more of the MRT to observe lowering my carbon footprint. What\u2019s yours?
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Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ECOKNIGHTS IMPACT REPORT 2017<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThis is our first Impact Report and I am proud to share our theory of change and the assessment techniques for all our programs that we have initiated and completed in the last year. This report will also share the stories of the beneficiaries of our programs, some of whom have grown with us over the years. I hope that both the stories and the data in this report will prove the value of the work we do.\u201d – Yasmin Rasyid, President of EcoKnights<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EcoKnights would like to share the organisation\u2019s Impact Report with the public in order to provide a transparent view of the organisation\u2019s work, programmes, engagements and their impacts through partnerships, collaboration and support from many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can view and download the Impact Report 2017 here.<\/a>
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NISSAN NURTURES NATURE: THE SECOND CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN SABAH, SARAWAK AND PAHANG.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nissan Nurtures Nature Programme has successfully completed their second campaign at the Kuching and Kuantan branches of Edaran Tan Chong Motor showroom and Imago Mall in Kota Kinabalu The campaign consisted of 2 activities \u2013 DIY Self-watering System workshop by EcoKnights and Eco Talk.
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Read more here to find out about the second Nissan Nurtures Nature campaign in Sabah and Sarawak<\/a> and the third campaign in Kuantan, Pahang<\/a>.
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IOI SUSTAIN DAY 2018<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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On the 15th of July 2018, EcoKnights was invited to IOI Sustain Day to conduct a DIY draw-string pouch upcycling workshop with kids. This draw-string pouch is made from rejected linens that were donated to EcoKnights by a local hotel. The objective of this event is to promote sustainable lifestyle and waste minimization.
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Click here to read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RAISING AWARENESS ON SUSTAINABILITY AT HSBC #ICHOOSEGREEN CARNIVAL
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EcoKnights was invited to HSBC\u2019s #IChooseGreen Carnival in an effort to raise awareness and fundraise for important environmental issues.
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As an event partner, EcoKnights opened a booth and conducted two film screening sessions. The team presented the organization\u2019s activities as well as promoted green ideas in addition to our products like our DIY eco-enzymes and soaps.
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Read more on EcoKnights\u2019 involvement in the carnival.<\/a>
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SELANGOR GARBAGE TO GARDEN (G2G) PROGRAMME: MONITORING PHASE FOUND A POSITIVE PROGRESS BY PARTICIPANTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Continuing from the Garbage to Garden (G2G) workshops, EcoKnights conducted a monitoring phase with some of the G2G participants\u2019 compost. The site visits covered a total of 7 participants\u2019 houses around Selangor.
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The respondents are participants from the G2G composting workshops held in April and May. The respondents were randomly selected by EcoKnights to assist in the data collection regarding their composting project using EcoKnights compost bins sponsored by the Selangor State Government.
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Read more on the findings of the monitoring phase and the progress of the G2G participants.<\/a>
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STARBUCKS MALAYSIA GLOBAL MONTH OF SERVICE (GMOS) 2018 \u2013 COMPOSTING WORKSHOP WITH STARBUCKS STAFF<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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On 9th August 2018, we started a lovely morning with a composting workshop with 20 Starbucks Malaysia staff at the Starbucks Coffee Kota Komuning branch. By having hands-on experience through the composting workshop, the staff are able to have a better understanding of backyard composting to contribute to the edible garden in this particular branch.
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Click here to read more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MHB KNIGHTS OF NATURE (KON) 2018<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The MHB Knights of Nature has closed its application and will be conducted from 16th \u2013 19th August 2018 at Tanjung Piai. All successful applicants have been contacted via email and phone to be informed about their application.
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The camp will be hosting 40 students to gain educational tools and hands-on skills in managing projects related to maritime and community.
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Do check out the camp updates on EcoKnights\u2019 Facebook.<\/a>
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BUNUS FUN WALK 4 RIVER 2018 (WORLD RIVER\u2019S DAY)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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In conjunction with World River\u2019s Day on 29th September 2018, EcoKnights, along with Local Agenda 21 and DBKL, all part of the Sungai Bunus Action Group will be working together to raise awareness amongst the participants and public on issues related to river pollution through the River of Life (Sungai Bunus Restoration Project).
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Join us in spreading awareness towards taking environmental responsibility to treasure rivers. For this campaign, we need 1000 people to support this effort to raise funds for the Sungai Bunus Action Group to create more suitable programmes for the community of Sungai Bunus.
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EcoKnights will organise the Bunus Fun Walk 4 River 2018 campaign together with LA21 Kuala Lumpur and other partners. This year, the Walk 4 River campaign will be held on:
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Date: Saturday, 29th September 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time: 6.30 am to 10.00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: Bunus River Retention Pond, Kuala Lumpur (near the National Library of Malaysia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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