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The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it. - Barry Commoner

'Sustainable Solutions' are your one-stop section for all things concerning Sustainable Technologies.

The section explores the role of technology in the sustainable industry and highlights innovations that made sustainable practices practical and possible across the globe.

British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Mar 26
4 min

British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors

Pitching Session Held to Ensure Scalability of Intercultural Climate Change Projects As part of the ongoing A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia...

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Lenovo's new service lets companies offset their Computers’ CO2 Emissions

Arivin Tiran

Mar 17
1 min

Lenovo's new service lets companies offset their Computers’ CO2 Emissions

Leading technology company, Lenovo, has recently launched its CO2 Offset Services throughout the Asia Pacific, allowing customers in...

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Three UK-Malaysia partnerships receive grants worth RM166,000 for climate change projects

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Feb 5
3 min

Three UK-Malaysia partnerships receive grants worth RM166,000 for climate change projects

British Council’s A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant aims to create dialogue and contextualise climate change, youth and cultural rights...

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Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Jan 10
1 min

Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability

Sustainability has become a buzzword in recent years, taking on increasing significance among corporates. But what exactly is corporate...

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5 Fun Green Activities for Kids whilst Social Distancing

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Mar 17, 2020
3 min

5 Fun Green Activities for Kids whilst Social Distancing

Here’s a special opportunity to keep your children occupied at home and learn valuable lessons in conserving the environment. The...

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PUMA and FIRST MILE turn plastics to performance

Arivin Tiran

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

PUMA and FIRST MILE turn plastics to performance

Global sports brand PUMA and First Mile, a recycling company based in the UK, have co-created a sportswear collection made from recycled...

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Five Sustainable Swaps for Christmas Essentials

Arivin Tiran

Dec 13, 2019
4 min

Five Sustainable Swaps for Christmas Essentials

Beyond gift-giving, family gatherings and full-on feastings lie an epidemic which is driving the world to wasteful circumstances. The...

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Penang bids farewell to paper-based parking coupons

Arivin Tiran

Oct 31, 2019
1 min

Penang bids farewell to paper-based parking coupons

All Penang motorist and visitors who drive to Penang must now download the Penang Smart Parking (PSP) app.

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Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia

TheLastStraw News

Oct 23, 2019
3 min

Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia

Article contributed by Julian Hyde, General Manager of Reef Check Malaysia Introduction Tourism is a key industry in Malaysia, accounting...

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5 sustainable efforts by Switzerland, the most environmentally friendly country in the world!

TheLastStraw News

Oct 23, 2019
3 min

5 sustainable efforts by Switzerland, the most environmentally friendly country in the world!

Switzerland is known for many things. From pristine lakes, mountains, and forests, to globally exported cheese and chocolate and even the...

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100 days, 100 ways: Don’t get yourself wrapped in plastic

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Mar 30, 2017
2 min

100 days, 100 ways: Don’t get yourself wrapped in plastic

Plastic bags are among the most common objects that we can find in our homes, offices, vehicles, and even in our yards. Yes, they are...

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How you can use your smartphone to save the rainforest

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Mar 28, 2017
1 min

How you can use your smartphone to save the rainforest

Wait, what? Smartphones to help save the rainforest? Yes, the ubiquitous smartphone could be the next step in helping preserve what...

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100 days, 100 ways: Save water, save the world

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Mar 22, 2017
2 min

100 days, 100 ways: Save water, save the world

Malaysia is indeed a blessed country. We do not suffer major water crises as some of our of neighbours do. But in contrast, Malaysia has...

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Shakti Reforestation is bringing the forests back, one tree at a time

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Mar 21, 2017
4 min

Shakti Reforestation is bringing the forests back, one tree at a time

With all the talk of deforestation going around, it might seem like the planet is getting less green. Fortunately, companies such as...

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100 Days, 100 Ways: Take care of Malaysia's rivers!

TheLastStraw News

Mar 14, 2017
2 min

100 Days, 100 Ways: Take care of Malaysia's rivers!

Thanks to Malaysia’s geographical advantage, we receive plenty of rainfall – about 3,000 mm annually – that streams into luscious rivers...

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"When we protect our lands, it helps us protect the climate of the future," said President

TheLastStraw News

Sep 2, 2016
2 min

"When we protect our lands, it helps us protect the climate of the future," said President

Image credit: ABC News Those were the words uttered by the President of the United States, Barrack Obama, in Sierra Nevada when speaking...

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What can you do with 50 million trees in only 24 hours?

TheLastStraw News

Aug 3, 2016
1 min

What can you do with 50 million trees in only 24 hours?

50 Million Trees, 24 hours, 800,000 volunteers This is what it took India, a nation of more than 1.2 billion citizens, to take a shot at...

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Sustainable

Solutions

British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors

Lenovo's new service lets companies offset their Computers’ CO2 Emissions

Three UK-Malaysia partnerships receive grants worth RM166,000 for climate change projects

Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability

5 Fun Green Activities for Kids whilst Social Distancing

PUMA and FIRST MILE turn plastics to performance

Five Sustainable Swaps for Christmas Essentials

Penang bids farewell to paper-based parking coupons

Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia

5 sustainable efforts by Switzerland, the most environmentally friendly country in the world!

100 days, 100 ways: Don’t get yourself wrapped in plastic

How you can use your smartphone to save the rainforest

100 days, 100 ways: Save water, save the world

Shakti Reforestation is bringing the forests back, one tree at a time

100 Days, 100 Ways: Take care of Malaysia's rivers!

"When we protect our lands, it helps us protect the climate of the future," said President

What can you do with 50 million trees in only 24 hours?

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