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21/03/2010 02:56

Scientists in the US urged to give a better explaination about climate change.

  WASHINGTON – Climate change is here and scientists need to do a better job of explaining it to the public, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday. "We are no longer constrained by talking about some possible future. Climate change is happening now and...
10/03/2010 23:44

The Perak Forestry Department has been directed to prepare report over illegal logging.

  IPOH: The Perak Forestry Department has been directed to prepare an immediate report on the alleged illegal logging activities in the mountainous area close to the border between Perak and Pahang near Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands. Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir...
10/03/2010 23:40

Illegal farmers defy open burning ban.

  MIRI: Unscrupulous people, especially illegal farmers, squatters and plantation owners, are blatantly defying the state government’s ban on open burning that was imposed last week. They are deliberately setting off wildfires to clear land and burn bulky agricultural waste, challenging the...
10/03/2010 23:36

Low levels of oxygen in the Earth's oceans

  WASHINGTON —Off the United States' Pacific Northwest coast, could be another sign of fundamental changes linked to global climate change, scientists say. They warn that the oceans' complex undersea ecosystems and fragile food chains could be disrupted. In some spots off Washington state and...
20/02/2010 18:18

Water crisis in Johor.

  KLUANG: Johor water authorities have been directed not to release water from dams, especially those used for flood mitigation, and to conserve water where possible. Over the past few months, they have been trying to store as much water as possible, even above the usual level as part of our...
07/02/2010 04:35

A 120-hectare forested area in Hulu Selangor has been encoached.

SHAH ALAM:1,500 pieces of logs illegally logged has been seized by the Selangor Forestry Department, said Selangor executive councillor Elizabeth Wong. Wong said the people behind the illegal logging had been identified and the department had been instructed to lodge reports with the police and the...
07/02/2010 04:33

55 nations set 2020 carbon goals since Copenhagen

OSLO (Reuters) - Fifty-five nations accounting for almost 80 percent of world greenhouse gas emissions have set national goals for fighting climate change by a deadline in the "Copenhagen Accord", the United Nations said on Monday. "This represents an important invigoration of the U.N. climate...
30/01/2010 05:01

Malaysia is scouting around for countries to help green local industries.

SHAH ALAM:Malaysia is now eyeing foreign help that can give it the push it needs to green local industries. Thestar. Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir, the Deputy of  International Trade and Industry Minister  said the nation was looking for countries that had successfully “greened”...
18/01/2010 21:29

A Carbon-neutral city in Malaysia possible in the near future.

  ABU DHABI: Following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the 1Malaysia Development Bhd and the Masdar company of the United Arab Emirates,Malaysia could see its first carbon-neutral city. Masdar, a subsidiary of UAE developer Mubadala Development Company, is behind the Masdar...
18/01/2010 02:15

"No Plastic Bag Day" Campaign starts in Selangor.

  PETALING JAYA -  Selangor.Bring your own bags or pay 20sen for a plastic bag at some of the retail malls that observe a ‘No Plastic Bag Day’ on that day. The state government started this campaign last Saturday, involving 20 big retailers that include hypermarkets, supermarkets,...

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

(UNEP)

 (UNEP)

United Nations Environment Program