The Yayasan Hijau Malaysia, or fondly known as YaHijau, was established with the goal of promoting and educating youths in Malaysia on the importance of green technology. Spreading knowledge to the young helps cultivate a greener lifestyle at home and for future generations. YaHijau plays a central role in encouraging the participation of corporate entities, …

PORT DICKSON BEACH CLEANING UP Port Dickson, or colloquially known as PD, is a beach town in Northern Negeri Sembilan. Popular for a weekend getaway for those in KL or Singapore, there is no doubt that there are dozens of resorts and condominiums sprawled across the coast. Historically known to produce charcoal and tin, PD …

Hydropower Technology   HYDROPOWER TECHNOLOGY BASICS Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is the most common and least expensive source of renewable electricity in the world today. According to the Energy Information Administration, most of the world’s electricity was produced from hydropower resources in 2014, and about 48% of all renewable electricity generated globally came from hydropower …

Zero Energy Air Cooling System   THE DIY AIR COOLER Summer is in full swing and many of us are complaining about the heat. But few places reach the scorching temperatures residents of Bangladesh experience, and air conditioning is simply not an option for most people living in rural areas. Ashis Paul developed a clever …

Waste Mineral Fiber   HISTORY OF DROPPED CEILING Ceilings are classified according to their appearance or construction. A cathedral ceiling is any tall ceiling area similar to those in a church. A dropped ceiling is one in which the finished surface is constructed anywhere from a few inches or centimetres to several feet or a …

Treadle Pump APPLICATION AND HISTORY Treadle pumps free farmers from dependence on rain-fed irrigation and helps farmers maximize return on their small plots of land. The treadle pump can do most of the work of a motorized pump, but costs considerably less. Because it needs no fossil fuel (it is driven by the operator’s body …

Underwater Ocean Turbines   THE CONCEPT A new technology that harnesses the power of ocean currents could provide a clean and limitless form of renewable energy. The idea is to use giant underwater turbines to capture the energy from deep-ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream off the coast of Florida. While energy generated from …

6 Degrees to Global Warming   WHAT IS 6 DEGREES TO GLOBAL WARMING The average temperature on Earth is about 61 degrees F (16 C). But temperatures vary greatly around the world depending on the time of year, ocean and wind currents and weather conditions. Summers tend to be warmer and winters colder. Also, temperatures …

Earth Ship This mind-blowing experience of earthship took place on the 27th August 2016 from 12pm to 5pm in Titi, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. This project has supposedly created history being the first earthships in Malaysia where the entire buildings were built using recycled materials. Over 700 tyres, thousands of cans and bottles were used to …

Plantation   ALL ABOUT TREES Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet and one of the earth’s greatest natural resources. They keep our air supply clean, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, help prevent erosion, provide food and building materials, create shade, and help make our landscapes look beautiful. Trees are an important …