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04/10/2010 17:14

Clams Dwindle as CO2 Rises.

  The number of shelled creatures in the ocean is truly dizzying. And we need them -- they are keystone species for everything from building coral reefs to anchoring the ocean food chain to making a killer linguine and clam sauce. But as carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, ocean...
04/10/2010 17:12

Summer of 2010 was the 4th Warmest on Record.

  Global surface temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2010 were slightly below 2009, but NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies reports that the season was still the 4th warmest in 131 years of records. Regional differences were naturally variable, but GISS Director James...
04/10/2010 17:08

Malaysia prepares for nuclear power plant construction.

The Malaysian government has started its preparatory works to build its first nuclear power plant. The plant was expected to start generating power in 2021, Malaysian Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Peter Chin Fah Kui told reporters here on Tuesday. “Our plan is for 2021, which now is...
04/10/2010 17:04

Green technology to power 11% of electricity generated nationwide by 2020.

MUAR: A target has been set for 2080 megawatts or 11% of all the electricity generated nationwide by 2020 to be sourced from environment-friendly renewable energy, said Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui. This was in line with a framework of the 10th Malaysia Plan (2011-2015) announced by Prime...
04/10/2010 16:57

3,000ha Forest Areas And Coastal Strips To Be Replanted With Trees.

About 3,000 hectares of forest areas that have been damaged by logging and several coastal areas nationwide will be replanted with trees. Natural Resources and Environment Deputy Minister Tan Sri Joseph Kurup said this move was important to provide the flora and fauna for the survival of animals,...
11/09/2010 03:55

Langkawi hit by jellyfish boom

LANGKAWI: Improper dumping of sewage and the disappearance of turtles has caused an explosion in the jellyfish population which is threatening tourism here. In the first 21 days of July alone, 185 cases of jellyfish attacks on tourists and residents including fishermen were recorded and this is...
01/09/2010 04:05

BP Abandons Arctic Drilling Plan

        BP has scrapped plans to drill in the Arctic, where a new oil rush is expected, amid fears such a move would be "political madness" after the Gulf oil spill, Britain's Guardian daily said Thursday. The energy giant said it was no longer planning to try and win an...
01/09/2010 03:44

Computer Casings Made from Cashews

    A unique plastic made from cashew nut shells could be used in consumer electronics by 2013. Japanese company NEC Corporation has announced the development of a first-of-its kind biomass-based plastic --- bio-plastic -- produced using non-edible plant resources such as cashew nut...
01/09/2010 03:43

New Concept Harvests Power From Thin (and Humid) Air

Every day researchers search far and wide for new and exotic sources of green energy -- everything from termite guts to garbage is fair game. Now a team of Brazilian scientists are turning to a much more naturally abundant resource to power up our lives: the air around us. We encounter static...
01/09/2010 03:11

Powered by poo

  Human waste is well on its way to gaining more respect. SOME ‘S’ words are considered a taboo, even in today’s modern society. But after a breakthrough discovery in Britain recently, all that has changed. Sewage sludge, or more commonly known as human waste, has emerged an unlikely hero as...

Welcome to Green Malaysia

Green Malaysia was established to create self awareness among Malaysian citizens of all age groups about GLOBAL WARMING and other environmental impact created by Malaysians such as improper management of recyclable waste,high level of energy consumptions and many more.However,this website is dedicated especially to our younger generation of kids who are also not aware of the positive impact of recycling and saving energy.Not to miss out the parents of our young kids who play a very important role in this issue.A small effort contributed by each and every individual can make alot of difference.So lets start from the basics together.

What is :

08/12/2009 05:26

SIRIM ECO-LABEL

    SIRIM is a government-owned national organization of standardization and quality, and the prime mover in industrial research and development. SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of SIRIM, is the...
02/06/2010 21:06

ECOCERT

                                                  
02/06/2010 21:11

Kyoto Protocol

  The Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international environmental agreement which targets greenhouse gas emissions. The Kyoto Protocol was negotiated at the third Conference Of the Parties in Kyoto, Japan, December 1-11, 1997 and the Parties of...
28/06/2010 17:53

Malaysian Environmental Quality Act (pdf)

,alaysian environmental quality act.pdf (492,3 kB)

Johor Waste Management

14/02/2010 18:58

pdf format.

Malaysia_waste management.pdf (2,3 MB) 

Forest statistics of Malaysia 1 & 2

10/03/2010 23:57

(1)

  Forest Cover -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total forest area: 20,890,000 ha % of land area: 63.6% Primary forest cover: 3,820,000 ha % of land area: 11.6% % total forest area: 18.3% Deforestation Rates,...
10/03/2010 23:59

(2)

  Malaysia's deforestation rate is accelerating faster than that of any other tropical country in the world, according to data from the United Nations. Analysis of figures from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows that Malaysia's annual deforestation rate...

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LIST OF PRODUCTS WHICH ARE ECO FRIENDLY AND ENERGY SAVING

Scotch-Brite™ (3M)

Scotch-Brite™   (3M)

  Since 1958 Scotch-Brite products have had a presence in every market from consumer to commercial and industrial. To this day, the commitment to providing excellent innovative products are unwavering.   The Greener Clean collection of reusable cleaning products...

Jasa ECO Disposable Foodware.

Jasa ECO Disposable Foodware.

Now available at Tesco. Giant Hypermarkets, Carrefour, Parkson & Justlife. JASA Eco™ is a range of disposable foodware developed from corn starch that is the green alternative to conventional foodware. Their products include plates, bowls, water cups and cutlery of varying sizes. They are...

Monier (Energy efficient Roof System)

Monier (Energy efficient Roof System)

Energy efficient Roof System PROVEN ENERGY-SAVING ROOFING INNOVATIONS   Cut Your Electricity Bills with MONIER CoolRoof and SolarRoof.  As environmental concerns continue to grow, MONIER is taking the lead in developing eco-friendly roofing solutions. Our product...

Nutriganics™ Skin Care (The Body Shop ®)

Nutriganics™ Skin Care (The Body Shop ®)

The Body Shop ® has been using natural ingredients, a number of which are organic, in their products for many years. All the products in Nutriganics™ range are set to meet the levels of organic content set out by ECOCERT, the world's largest organic certification body to ensure the...

Everyday Organics (Baby products)

Everyday Organics (Baby products)

From the makers of Buds for Baby, one of the leading natural baby care products in Malaysia comes Buds Everyday Organics. After 18 months of hard work to achieve full ECOCERT certified organic baby care products. The new and improved formulations are brimming with certified organic, mild and safe...

Biodegradable Tableware (Jusco Selection).

Biodegradable Tableware (Jusco Selection).

Next time when you are planning a party,make sure your choice of disposable tableware are biodegradable.Jusco serves an array of biodegradable tableware which lasts up to 45 days,can handle 100'C water & 120'c oil,microwave safe and it is made of Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)...

ECOMAX products by COSWAY.

ECOMAX products by COSWAY.

    What Makes ECOMAX Safe &...

ECOFUTURE products.

ECOFUTURE products.

  ECOFUTURE BHD is an environmental conservation and technology based company which optimizes oil palm biomass such as empty fruit bunches (EFB) sourced from the Group’s milling operations. EFBs are then processed...

JUSCO (AEON CO.) Biodegradable plastic bag.

JUSCO (AEON CO.) Biodegradable plastic bag.

JUSCO will provide biodegradable shopping bags from now on.  

OSRAM energy saving light bulbs.

OSRAM energy saving light bulbs.

Compact fluorescent lamp or (CFL) are designed to replace an incandescent lamp and can fit into most existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescents.Every CFL bulb you switch to will save 6.5 tonnes of caron being emmited.Compared to general service incandescent lamps giving the...

Relevant links

Plastic recycling?

Plastic recycling?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling

Paper recycling?

Paper recycling?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_recycling

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