Enzyme

Students were taught to make enzyme for cleaning purpose. We used the left over fruits to make it. Students enjoy a lot!

Large-Scale Recycling Activity

We have large-scale recycling activity once in a month. Students and parents were encouraged to bring plastic bottles, newspapers, magazines, books, clothes, and etc to school for recycle purpose.

Building made of recycled plastic bottles Part II

(Pictures from internet)

There is not only ONE building made of recycled plastic bottles. There are more! From Argentina, New York City, Tokyo... ... and many more. 

Click on the link to have a look: 

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2011/05/06/drink-it-in-14-buildings-made-from-plastic-bottles/

Building made of recycled plastic bottles

Plastic bottles?!

A building?! 

EcoARK?!

What is this? a building made of recycled plastic bottles!

Want to know more? There is an article and a video. Click on the link below:

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/massive-plastic-bottle-building-unveiled-in-taiwan.html

Fabrics from recycled plastic bottles

We always recycle plastic bottles. But what can we turn recycled plastic bottles into? The answer is fabrics. For example, bags, blankets, jackets, shirts, as well as jerseys! Let's watch the below video and see how they made it~

Isn't it wonderful and amazing~

Additional information can be found here: 

http://taiwantoday.tw/ct.asp?xItem=114805&CtNode=429

http://technorati.com/lifestyle/green/article/athletic-clothing-made-from-recycled-plastic/

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Use energy saving light bulbs. It help to save the planet, as well as your house electricity bill. 

Say “NO” to plastic bags!

Bring your own shopping bags and refuse plastic bags. If you have plastic bags, reuse them. Or at least, use the biodegradable plastic bags. For example, parents and students are suggested to bring their own shopping bags when purchasing new books at school.

Start using biodegradable products

There are many biodegradable products around you. For example, printer paper, toilet paper, bowls and cups, paper folders and etc. Now, there biodegradable pens, rulers, mechanical pencils and other stationeries too! 

Recycling- Newspapers

We can give a hand to protect environment at school. You can collect and bring old newspapers to school every Wednesday for recycle. Old newspaper is one of the most useful things for recycling. There are many products made from recycled newspapers including phone books, egg cartons, cereal boxes, paper plates, construction paper and etc. 

See, we are collecting old newspapers! 

The "3R" - Save the Planet

3R is a very famous term used to describe the 3 ways one can help produce less waste, and it is often symbolized by three arrows, arranged in a triangle. Like this:

The 3R:

Reduce the amount of waste you produce.

Reuse old items or repair if broken or donate to the unfortunate.

Recycle as much as possible or buy recycled products to support recycling.

Reduce simply means throwing away less. This involves the purchasing of long-lasting goods that come in minimal packaging. Since reduction prevents the production of waste in the first place, it is the most preferable method of waste management in the long term.

Reuse means finding way to use things over and over again instead throwing them away. This includes repairing them, donating them to charity groups or using them in a different way. For example, old clothes, books, toys, colour pencils and etc can be donated to the orphans and the less fortunate. We can also use grocery bags instead of plastic bags.

Recycling can be considered a breakthrough in waste reduction strategy. It turns unwanted materials into valuable materials. By recycling, we can reduce the need for new landfills and incinerators. The recycling process involves the collection of recyclable materials, sorting and processing them into raw materials and manufacturing them into new products. We can also purchase recycled goods.

Reducing, reusing, and recycling helps lessen our impact on the environment and benefits the community. 

You, can make a difference! 

Environmental Protection

Warning! The Earth systems are under threat! Human beings carry out many activities to meet their needs for a better and more comfortable life. These developments are destroying our environment. They cause soil erosion, landslides, flash floods, water pollution, air pollution, species extinction, and etc. We are destroying the Earth, and now, we have to save the Earth.

Environmental protection is what we can do. In just a simple way, you can help to protect the environment. Well, let’s see what you can do~ [Some examples]

• Always turn off your computer and television, not ‘standby’ mode.
• Turning lights and fans off when you are not in the room.
• Try not to switch on your air-cond.
• Do not drop litter because birds and animals can mistake litter for food. End up, the litter can be in the sea and eaten by fish.
• Instead of taking the car, get your bicycle out or take the bus No. 11 (walking).
• Uses both sides of the papers.

There are many ways to protect the environment. Most importantly, remember the 3R- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. 

What else can we do to protect the environment? Share your ideas with us~

Endangered Species

Scientists have identified only around 2 million species in the world, but it is estimated that there could be as many as 100 million different species on the Earth. Many species become extinct every year before we even know they exist.

If animals or plants are threatened, it means that they may become endangered if we do not take immediate actions to protect them. Worldwide, there are about 1000 animals listed as endangered and 200 listed as threatened. They are in danger of becoming extinct forever.

Many reasons cause endangerment and possible extinction of the species such as habitat loss, pollution, poaching, and global warming.

These are examples of endangered animals: tiger, sea turtle, rhinoceros, elephant, hornbill, orang utan etc.

These are some examples of endangered plants: Rafflesia, black pitcher plant, tualang tree, mangrove plants etc.

Here are some examples of extinct animals: dinosaurs, dodo, aquagga, mammoth etc.

You can also play some games here: http://www.wartgames.com/themes/animals/endangered.html

*Pictures from internet

Icebergs

Global warming has caused the temperature of the Earth become higher and continues to rise. The Earth becomes warmer also caused the icebergs to melt and turn into water. Then, the water level in the sea will rise and the water in the oceans will expand.

What is an iceberg? Icebergs are pieces of ice that formed on land and float in an ocean or lake. They come in all sizes and shapes. It can be small like an ice-cube or big as the size of small country. However, the term “iceberg” means chunks of ice larger than 5 meter across.

If the sea level continues to raise, many countries such as West Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, etc would get submerged under the water.

Start from now, protect our Earth and take good care of her. Before it is too late~

Greenhouse Effect

http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/globalwarming.html

Do you know what greenhouse effect is? It is the rise in temperature that the Earth experiences because of certain gases in the atmosphere. Some examples for the gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapour. These gases trap energy from the sun. If there are no such gases, the heat would escape back into the space and the Earth will get much colder. 

So, greenhouse effect actually keeps the Earth’s climate warm and habitable. Without greenhouse effect, the Earth would not be warm enough for us to live. However, if the effect becomes stronger, it could make our mother Earth become warmer than usual, like getting fever.

Below is an animation link for you to get a clearer idea about greenhouse effect. There is a quiz game too! Check this out~

http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/climatechange/global_warming_version2.html

What is happening to our Mother Earth?

Hi everyone, WELCOME~~~

Before we start any discussion, let's watch this 30 sec video, and you will realize, this is what happening right now to our dear "mama"------ the EARTH.