It is six in the evening on a weekday - knock-off time. Thinking about the night out with friends that awaits, a worker grabs her personal effects, dumps them into her handbag and makes a hasty exit.
She forgets to turn off her workstation.
Sounds familiar?
Multiply that scenario countless times - from careless use of IT gizmos [...]
Middle East Investors Leading The Shift To Green Technology
According to Bi-Me, Middle East private equity and venture capital investors are set to play a crucial role in increasing...
Biofuel : The cause of global food price increase?
Another issue that is worth analysing. Biofuels have always been linked to causing food prices to increase. But to what extent?...
U.S - Freeze on New Solar Projects Lifted
Recently, I discussed about how the U.S government plans to freeze new solar project applications on public land in six Western states....
Wasted chance to go green
Drive away in bamboo
Yet another innovation by Japan - Bamgoo, an electric vehicle with a body made of bamboo. This ecologically friendly concept car was developed by the Kyoto University’s Venture Business Laboratory and the city, featuring local bamboo ware technology.
The 60-kg single-seater measures 2.7m in length, 1.3m in width and 1.65m in height. The car can run [...]
Eco-park to be built on Semakau Landfill
Pulau Semakau- a Singapore offshore landfill may soon become a test bed for renewable energy technologies and also a place for “Green” recreational and educational activities.
‘REVA’ it up
Are you ready to convert to electric car driving? Introducing REVA produced by REVA Electric Car Company Pte Ltd (RECC), based in Bangalore, India. RECC was established in 1994 as a joint venture between Maini Group India and AEV LLC, California USA. REVA is the brainchild of Chetan Maini, scion of the Maini Group. The [...]
Middle East Investors Leading The Shift To Green Technology
According to Bi-Me, Middle East private equity and venture capital investors are set to play a crucial role in increasing global moves towards green technology and alternative energy.
“The region has amassed new fortunes from the rising worldwide price of oil and gas and now sees huge opportunities in green investing,” said Swati Taneja, Director of [...]
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Wasted chance to go green
It is six in the evening on a weekday - knock-off time. Thinking about the night out with friends that awaits, a worker grabs her personal effects, dumps them into her handbag and makes a hasty exit.
She forgets to turn off her workstation.
Sounds familiar?
Multiply that scenario countless times - from careless use of IT gizmos [...]
Earth Hour 2009
Earth Hour is back. Are you ready to do your part? Sign up now! Vote Earth and switch off.
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their [...]
Recycling Food in Singapore
Singapore aims to recycle 30 per cent of its food waste by 2012. But for now, the rate stands at only about nine per cent.
So one home-grown food and beverage company is planning to do its part by recycling food waste this year.
It is the first to do so on its own, on its own [...]
Green IT for Businesses
First of all, we wish all a Merry Christmas and cheers to a better year ahead! We have been busy so apologies for not updating the site as often.
Let’s start this last week of 2008 with Green IT. Take a look at the video from TechRepublic for a belief introduction of what Green IT is [...]
Drive away in bamboo
Yet another innovation by Japan - Bamgoo, an electric vehicle with a body made of bamboo. This ecologically friendly concept car was developed by the Kyoto University’s Venture Business Laboratory and the city, featuring local bamboo ware technology.
The 60-kg single-seater measures 2.7m in length, 1.3m in width and 1.65m in height. The car can run [...]
Pulau Ubin - a ‘green island’ in the making
In a recent report by The Straits Times, there is plan by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to transform Pulau Ubin into a high-tech test site for renewable energies.
Pulau Ubin, an island located at the Northeast of Singapore, will be made into a model ‘green island‘ powered entirely by the energies generated on the island.
Referring [...]
Energy Conservation Effort
Everyone seems to be doing their part in energy conservation or perhaps conserving their pockets?
We went for a walk at Marina Square and saw this sign post - ‘Escalator Stopped for Energy Conservation’. With this escalator shut down, there were only 2 left for shoppers. As seen in the picture, shoppers did not seem to [...]
Mitsubishi iMiEV in Singapore
Mitsubishi iMiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) has arrived in Singapore. If I am correct, it is the first electric vehicle (EV) made available in Singapore. Mitsubishi iMiEV is a zero-emission vehicle and will go a long way to protecting the environment.
This electric vehicle has a driving mileage of 144 km on a full battery which [...]
- Wasted chance to go green
- Earth Hour 2009
- Recycling Food in Singapore
- Green IT for Businesses
- Drive away in bamboo
- Pulau Ubin - a ‘green island’ in the making
- Energy Conservation Effort
- Mitsubishi iMiEV in Singapore
- Clean Power Plant in Singapore
- After2 - Material X (A Collection of Furniture Prototypes)
- City Lights Across the Globe
- Global Warming Mind Map
- Middle East Investors Leading The Shift To Green Technology
- Clean Power Plant in Singapore
- Pulau Ubin - a 'green island' in the making
- Mitsubishi iMiEV in Singapore
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- Drive away in bamboo
