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Vital to know needs of beneficiaries
PETALING JAYA: Social work must not be done without taking the time to understand the true needs of the target groups they are helping.
Platform for social entrepreneurs
ALLIANCE Bank Berhad recently launched the third instalment of its Eco-Biz Dream Project in collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia). which is under the purview of the Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (Mestecc), and non-profit environmental organisation EcoKnights.
Power bank certification hailed
PETALING JAYA: The Government plans to introduce compulsory certification for power banks in Malaysia in a move that has prompted positive feedback from groups here.
Groups spell out ways to cool down cities
PETALING JAYA: It’s the little acts like conserving water and saving electricity – even planting a tree – that can help cool the urban heat island effect in the cities, say environment groups.
All female team wins
CHOSEN as the grand prize winner from 235 other submissions, Team Eco Beast from Sunway College was the youngest team among the finalists and received RM10,000 cash for their outstanding effort.
Jimmy Choo receives award for efforts to help women
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Jimmy Choo is no stranger to mentoring women, his newest protege being accessories designer Illiza Ho Chia-Hui.
Competition to address business, green concerns
STUDENTS from 20 local universities can participate in the Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project to showcase their practical business proposition that addresses environmental concerns.
Recycle? Malaysians want to see the money
PETALING JAYA: Only about 3,000 units of the millions of mobile e-waste have been properly disposed of through the recycling campaign run by the Malaysian CommuÂnications and Multimedia CommisÂsion (MCMC) since its inception in late 2013 – a very low participation from the public.
E-waste and discarded mobile phones pose real danger to environment
EXCLUSIVE: At 66 million, there are twice as many mobile phones in Malaysia than people and these gadgets, which usually have a two-year life span, are not properly being disposed of. Such e-waste usually contain precious metals like gold, copper and silver that can be reused. But Malaysians are not recycling – because they expect payment for their e-waste.
Over 90% of mobile devices can be re-used
PETALING JAYA: Over 90% of the materials used in mobile devices and accessories can be recovered through proper recycling.
