Happy New Year!
Wishing all our readers a happy, healthy and green 2009!
We look forward to an exciting year ahead with some changes to our business, Green Future Solutions, and our blogs – AsiaIsGreen, Green Business Times and Zero Waste Singapore.
We will be upgrading our existing blogs to WordPress 2.7 and using the new Revolution Two theme over the next few weeks, so do expect some technical problems when visiting our sites.
In the next few weeks, we will also complete our corporate website for Green Future Solutions (finally) and articulate our vision of a Green Future, which is Bright, Enough, Local, Simple, Social and Whole.
In 2009, we also have plans to start another 2 blogs on climate change and LOHAS. So continue to visit our sites for updates and new posts. See you next year!
Innovative Way to Store Bicycles
December 17, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Energy and Transportation, Japan
Cycling is becoming more popular as a mode of transport in Singapore. With this increasing trend, there are worries about bicycle parking and thefts. In Japan, there is an automated bicycle storage system that stores your bicycle underground and retreives it in less than a minute. The system saves space and prevents theft – something we could look into and adopt.
Big Grin Organics Pte Ltd
December 16, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Eco friendly, Organic products
Big Grin Organics Pte. Ltd. brings quality organic cotton t-shirts to adults and the young in Singapore. Made-in-USA organic clay-dyed tees from Earth Creations. Fair trade certified organic cotton toys. A portion of sale goes towards green projects. Free delivery in Singapore.
Tel: (+65) 9225 8433
Email: info@biggrinorganics.com
Website: www.biggrinorganics.com
4th World Renewable Energy Summit 2009
December 16, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Energy and Transportation, Events
Recent developments have cast a cloud over the renewable energy business. The capital markets have turned risk-averse, making financing for alternative energy hard to come by. Declining oil prices make it harder for cleaner transport fuels to compete with gasoline. In a slumping economy, governments will be reluctant to pass climate change legislation that will raise gas and electricity rates.
Despite the dark clouds and lack luster sentiment, renewable energy is still seen to be the way of the future as businesses and corporation realize that the world is running out of fossil fuels and it is only a matter of generations when natural resources are completely depleted. Governments and businesses need to be constantly at the forefront of the sectors’ technology and policies in order to capitalize on market opportunities and socio-infrastructure eco-development.
Due to the speed at which the renewable energy market progresses, it is vital that businesses are kept up to date with technical advancements and industry trends. UNI Strategic is proudly organizing a regional conference:
4th World Renewable Energy Summit 2009
Hotel Novotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
17th – 18th February 2009 Read more
Latest Eco Products from Japan
This video from Reuters shows the latest eco products and technologies showcased at the recent Eco Products 2008 Expo in Japan.
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