Waste generation in Asia has been increasing rapidly due to urbanisation and industrialisation, and poor waste management in several countries has caused negative impacts on the environment and the health of the people. According to The Global Development Research Center, the waste in Asia is disposed of by 51% open dumping, 31% landfilling, 9% recycling, 5% incineration and 2% open burning. It is clear that more work has to be done to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in Asia.

We believe that waste is not waste, but a potential resource for someone to use again. To tackle the waste problem, we wish to contribute by focusing on ending industrial and commercial waste from businesses and organisations in Asia, starting from Singapore and Malaysia.

There is much scope for businesses and organisations in Asia to reduce and recycle their waste. Waste is usually the last thing on their mind and is something to be thrown away without much thought. With increasing awareness on environmental issues, businesses and organisations are facing pressure from their customers and along the supply chain. They are starting to look at the waste they generate and trying to recycle as much as possible.

By reducing their waste, businesses and organisations also hope to cut costs and be more efficient. However there are some barriers such as lack of time and information to find out the types of waste that can be recycled, and to search for suitable collectors and recycling companies.

Our new initiative, Waste is not Waste, hopes to remove the barriers by providing an online waste exchange that is easy and convenient for businesses and organisations to use, and which helps them reduce, reuse and recycle waste. We connect businesses and organisations that generate waste materials with those who want the materials, thus helping both parties save time and money while helping the environment.

Visit our new beta version of Waste is not Waste to learn more about us, the benefits and how it works. Remember that waste is not waste, but potential resources to be used again.

Climate change has become one of the biggest international challenges in the 21st century. This emergent global problem has led the world’s attention to Going Green. In view of this, the Malaysian Government has established the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), the first Green Technology led Ministry in the region focusing on green technology and environmental principals in the national economic agenda.

As the Government is committed to foster the development of green economy, KeTTHA has taken initiatives to organize the inaugural International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia 2010 (IGEM2010) to be held from 14 – 17 October 2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

Themed “A Green New Deal”, IGEM2010, being the Largest Green Technology and Eco-Products exhibition in the region, is jointly organised by KeTTHA and the Green Purchasing Network Malaysia (GPNM) and co-organised by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation, International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN) and Expomal International Sdn Bhd. In line with the Ministry’s 4 pillars of Green Technology Policy – Energy, Environment, Economy and Social, IGEM2010 aims to provide innovative green technologies, eco-products and services through 5 major focuses namely Energy, Water & Waste Management, Building, Transportation and Eco-Products & Services.

Addressing the growing needs to branch out from conventional sources of energy, materials and other natural resources, IGEM 2010 brings together over 23 countries and regions, presenting over 500 booths with the many solutions and innovations incorporating green technology that can potentially be available to local industries and the public. The exhibition will also feature national pavilions from Denmark, European Union, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.

In its essence, IGEM is about creating Green New Deal opportunities for international and local buyers, sellers, manufacturers and innovators to seek and foster greater networks and generate green business prospects in a professional environment. IGEM also aims to promote Malaysia as a regional hub for green energy technology, eco-products and services and green purchasing, while provide an opportunity for them to meet, exchange knowledge and technology, while leveraging on the extensive business opportunities that the green economy has to offer for greater awareness and adoption.

GREEN DEALS

To further expand information on such technologies and solutions available to both industries and the public, IGEM2010 will have a wide spectrum of exciting anchor events such as One-to-one business matching sessions which presented by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad, offers an opportunity to meet with leading Green industry players for Green Business!

Dare to Dream Challenge that is collaborating with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia with the support of Expomal International and sponsor Philips Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Calling the future decision makers i.e., universities and colleges nationwide to partake, the challenge reports on current issues and projects a vision and viable measures for a better tomorrow through green technology while promoting the green agenda.

Eco-Lifestyle that will feature 10 rising designer entrepreneurs from various organizations including apparel, accessories and fabrics for a fashion show. At the same time, IGEM2010 adopts new green solutions with future generators through University Collaborative Labs, featuring 10 local universities with their international collaborative efforts in providing commercial viable green technology solutions. Happening at IGEM2010 also includes smart lifestyle showcase, seminars, workshops & demonstrations that are deeply inspiring!

GREEN FUTURE: A CONGREGATION OF MINDS

Held concurrently is the International Green Technology & Purchasing Conference 2010 (IGTPC) themed ‘Green Future: Low Carbon, Green Growth’ which will be held from 15 – 16 October 2010 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. IGTPC has garnered the support of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and AkzoNobel – ICI Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as main sponsors and co-sponsors includes DSI International, Malaysia Airports Berhad, RockTron Asia Sdn. Bhd. and Orix Leasing Malaysia Berhad.

The International Conference cum Workshop aims to present strategies and commercial viable solutions in addressing the interdependence of human economies and natural ecosystem. Over 80 local and internationally acclaimed speakers from over 10 countries will congregate at the international conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities in green technologies and products with featured speakers namely:

• Official Opening of the Conference and Keynote address by YAB Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Mohd. Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister, Malaysia
• Professor Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsacker, Co-chair, International Panel on Sustainable Resource Management, Germany
• Professor Ryoichi Yamamoto, Chairman, International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN), Japan
• Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri, Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), India
• Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid, Managing Director & CEO, Malaysia Airports Bhd, Malaysia

IGTPC will present two approaches which are the “business as usual” approach and the “to adsorb the green technology and products challenges” approach. The conference discusses challenges and opportunities in green technology, eco-products and its application.

The Key Focus area includes:

• How our abundant bio mass and waste can be utilized for new production and green growth?
• How to promote Malaysia as a green building hub and a center of excellence for Waste Recycling technologies
• Can we effectively build up a Green Finance hub in Malaysia?
• How to develop the market demand for green technologies and products?

IGTPC has also incorporated technical parallel sessions on 16 Oct 2010 which will discuss in greater detail the following 8 critical sectors:

a. Green Energy

b. Green Buildings

c. Green Townships

d. Sustainable Transportation

e. Resource Recovery and Waste Management

f. Smart IT and Grid

g. Green Purchasing and Government Green Procurement

h. Green Finance

In addition, there will be two workshops running concurrently with the IGTPC which are “Calculating Carbon Credits Under Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)” on Oct. 16 – 17, 2010 and “Carbon Footprint Labels” on Oct. 17, ’10.

GREEN PARTNERSHIPS

IGEM 2010 is organized with the support and collaboration with Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), Federation of Manufacturers Malaysia (FMM), Mutiara Sigma (M) Sdn Bhd and Techtrans Advanced Sdn Bhd. IGEM 2010 is endorsed by Ministries of Finance, Education, Transport, Plantation Industries & Commodities, Home Affairs, Information, Communication & Culture, Natural Resources & Environment, Higher Education, International Trade & Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Tourism, Agriculture and Agro Based Industry, Works, Domestic Trade, Cooperative & Consumerism, Human Resources, Housing & Local Government and Foreign Affairs, Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of Prime Minister’s Department and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

IGEM 2010 has also garnered international collaborating organizations which include Asian Productivity Organization (APO), the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, International Green Purchasing Networks Chapters such as Japan, Korea, India, North America, Singapore, Vietnam, Green Purchasing Alliance Taiwan, Hong Kong Green Council, Swedish Environmental Management Council, Taiwan Photovoltaic Industry Association and Thailand Environment Institute.

Supported by EU – Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Green Productivity Association Malaysia and SME International Cooperation Association of Malaysia, Officials are Trademal.com, Business & Finance Magazine.

IGEM 2010 – the 4 day exhibition will take place at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from October 14 – 17, 2010. For October 14 & 15, the exhibition is only open strictly for trade visitors by invitation and business card registration while, October 16 & 17 are open for both trade and public visitors. The exhibition begins at 10.30 a.m. daily with free admission.

For more information, please contact IGEM project secretariat at + 603 8024 6500 or log on to www.kettha.gov.my or www.igem.com.my.

In today’ challenging economic conditions and competing environment, the focus on corporate responsibility is crucial because it will ensure companies are making the right decisions in leading to positive investments for their long term viability. Good corporate citizenship in good businesses also argues the importance of corporate responsibility as a good will and will ensure success in the long term.

The CR trend is being driven by many factors which include the erosion of trusts in large organisation, the evolution of corporate governance movement, the globalisation of businesses, competitive pressure to be more socially responsible and the rise of socially responsible funds. Barriers to implementation cite cost implications, awareness and unproven benefits. The main objectives of organisations moving towards a responsible business do not only limit within long term objectives but also has become critical for corporate reputation, business success and sustainable investments as a survivor strategy.

marcus evans ‘Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability 2010’ conference will address challenges in today’s challenging economic conditions as there has been an increase in attention to social obligations, economic and environment aspect of business activity and performance from key decision makers such as the investors, suppliers, customers, employees, pressure groups and the community. The “tone from the top” has adopted Corporate Responsibility as a significant theme by recognising it as a major corporate driver. This two-day quality-driven conference will revolutionize debate on real-life experiences and cultivate innovative solutions to reshape the quality of your corporate responsibility process. Delegates will value information in regard to financial risk, environmental impacts, sustainability assessment, CR measurement, and employee engagement to upscale standards in their organization. For full brochure and registration, kindly contact Ms Catherine at CatherineF@marcusevanskl.com

Why should you attend?

• Enhancing skills in handling CSR issues within your organisation to increase performance and productivity
• Projecting company profitability / ROI by venturing into outstanding sociallyresponsible investments through measurement and reports
• Boosting moral enhancement by identifying the gap in your organisation’s behavioral analysis through corporate responsibility
• Mastering communication in CR efforts to influence stakeholders and policy makers in their decision making
• Building brand enhancement through impressive social media initiatives
• Aligning CSR initiatives with business goals to create awareness, both internally and externally
• Networking with CR experts to explore cutting edge CSR initiatives that is crucial to your business advancement

Key Topics

• Identifying CR indicators that justify ROI/ budgets in business operations
• Recognising climate change to reduce its impact on an organisation
• Incorporating CR as part of the corporate culture to leverage future business survivability
• Positioning virtual communication and creating awareness through Digital CSR

AsiaIsGreen is a media partner of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability 2010.

Greenpeace South East Asia are seeking its next generation of leaders…future caretakers and activists for the Earth!

Could this be ‘YOU’?

Are you ready for the opportunity of a life time? To make a positive change for our environment? To stand up and make a real difference in an effort to protect our planet?

Become part of the ‘GREENPEACE UNIVERSITY’ Program, and not only achieve all of the above, but learn the skills and gain the experience to become an environmental activist of the future.

Commencing 14th June 2010, this exciting, first of its kind program in South East Asia consists of a 6.5 week direct learning program, delivered through systematic and guided training as well as relevant and ‘real’ hands-on practical experience. The course program is free of charge.

Participants will be ‘submerged’ into the world of Greenpeace. Here they will gain high level exposure to all major facets of our operation as well as essential training in skills such as basic campaign training, project management and research techniques. Based on this themed training, participants will be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a fully supervised, practical manner through a series of stimulating, real and relevant challenges and campaign placements.

Students successfully completing the program will be awarded a certificate of achievement upon completion.

To be eligible for this exciting program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Ability to speak, read and write in English language;
• Between 18 – 25 years of age;
• Committed and passionate towards saving the environment;
• Energetic, enthusiastic and willing to work hard, to learn and to be constantly challenged;
• Self confident, proactive and results orientated;
• Team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Able to fully commit to 6.5 week, full-time program (approx. 38 hours per week) on a volunteer basis*

Eligible candidates who wish to apply should forward their resume (2 pages), an application cover letter explaining why they wish to become the new voice of our planet and join Greenpeace University, as well as a 500 word essay (in English), addressing one of the following topics:

1. Should economic development come at the expense of our environment?
2. What is civil society’s role in environmental protection?
3. Many businesses now say they are ‘green’. Many communities now have ‘green’ initiatives. Is this enough to protect our environment for future generations?

Applicants should send their application to:

Indonesian Applications: gpu.id@greenpeace.org

Singapore Applications: gpu.sg@greenpeace.org

Malaysian Applications: gpu.my@greenpeace.org

Become an environmental activist of the future and join Greenpeace University!

* Note: Financially disadvantaged applicants may apply to the program on a partial scholarship basis in which a modest stipend towards transport and accommodation may be awarded to the successful applicant/s. Interested applicants may request a Greenpeace University ‘Partial Scholarship’ Application Form by writing to chelsey.james@greenpeace.org. All scholarship applications should be submitted together with the general program application for the selection panels consideration.

Applications close 16th April 2010

For more information, feel free to visit our Greenpeace University website at:
www.greenpeace.org/gpu

Event Date: 15-16 March 2010

Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Country: Malaysia

Realising the increase in energy consumption, Malaysia continuously reviews its energy policy. The crucial challenges of the Malaysia power sector are sustainability, security and reliability of energy supply from energy resources – mix of non-renewable and renewable energy for long term sustainable development. This Conference assesses the implications of these challenges and how it translates into strategic growth, business and investment opportunities.

Themed “Seizing Investment, Partnership and Project Development Opportunities & Overcoming Challenges in Malaysia Power”, Malaysia PowerGen Conference is meeting of minds of the industry leaders and regulators from Malaysia and around the region to discuss the current state of Malaysian Power sector, to determine the future of the industry and to explore growth opportunities for both foreign and local entities.

Contact Person: Ms. Weny Thong

Email: weny.thong@abf.com.sg

Phone: +65 6536 8676

Organiser: Asia Business Forum

Augmenting savings, profitability and productivity through sustainable designs

Although green building initiatives in Malaysia are still at infancy stage, yet the awareness of its financial and tangible benefits is increasing. The need for lower operational cost is the main reason for companies to adopt green concepts.

The government is also committed in promoting green concepts with the establishment of Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry, under the leadership of Datuk Peter Chin. In addition, according to Works Minister, Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor, future government buildings will be incorporating green concepts. The launch of Malaysia’s very own green rating tool, Green Building Index, has brought sustainability development in Malaysia to a higher level.

High Performance Green Buildings, Malaysia aims to address the current trends, future direction, and the best practices of constructing sustainable buildings. This event also offers an opportunity to promote Malaysia as one of the investment destination for sustainable building.

Attend this informative event and gain practical insights into:

• Discovering the methodologies and strategies to build a GBI certified building
• Identifying techniques of constructing a cost-effective green building
• Gaining insights on successful international and local case studies of green buildings
• Leveraging strategies maintaining sustainable buildings
• Increasing the efficiency of renewable energy
• Exploring the vast array of green technologies

The High-Performance Green Buildings, Malaysia is structured to be a one-day conference and one-day training. The event will feature ground breaking presentations and case studies:

• Mastermind of green building: Is it the government, developer, designer, or supplier?
• Green Design and Planning : The five strategies
• Shading for sustainable cities – A new range of opportunities
• Strategic exploration of greening existing building
• Plus a special masterclass on constructing green building for certification

Speakers who have confirmed speaking at the event are:

• Derek Swift Group Sustainability Manager Al-Faara Group, Dubai
• Martin C Hay RIBA Manager – Architecture GHD, Doha
• Dato’ Dr Ken Yeang Principal TR Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) and Llewelyn Davies Yeang (UK)
• Silas Chiow Director Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, China
• Gieto Sugianto Director- Projects Architects 61, Singapore
• CK Tang Director IEN Consultants

Contact Ms. Alexis Nair at +603 2035 5682. Alternatively, you can also e-mail at alexis@myevents-intl.com or visit http://www.greenevents.com.my/.

Many large, multinational companies are cognizant of impending overseas environmental regulations and growing consumer demand for a new generation of environmentally friendly products, and they are beginning to formulate their response. Some have embraced the notion that green products and production techniques are a competitive weapon.

These companies are finding that green manufacturing initiatives offer competitive market advantages. Manufacturers can actually save money by institutionalising greener products and processes. Sustainable manufacturing has become not only a more responsible way for many organisations to do business, but a more profitable way as well.

Motivated by spiralling energy costs, growing concerns about the future of non-renewable resources and surging consumer demand for eco-friendly products, manufacturing giants such as GE’s Ecomagination, IBM, Dupont, Toyota, BP, BASF, Apple Computer and many of the world’s leading producers have incorporated sustainable manufacturing as a major enterprise-wide initiative. The result has been dramatic and measurable energy savings, reduced carbon emissions, and new, cost efficient recycling and waste treatment methods and a wide range of new clean technologies and products.

marcus evans’ ‘Sustainable Manufacturing’ conference will look at how leading manufacturers are meeting the sustainability challenge and transforming their processes. With sessions focusing on environmentally friendly product development and green supply chains, this conference will cover sustainable manufacturing from design through to the supply chain.

Top manufacturers will present case studies demonstrating how they are evolving their businesses to become more sustainable. Delegates will walk away with real-world examples that they can apply to their own sustainable manufacturing processes from companies that have invested significant time and resources in meeting this challenge. Past years marcus evans’ “Quality Driven Manufacturing” conference has attracted 46 delegates and 60 over delegates for “Lean Manufacturing Excellence” in Mandarin Oriental, Manila, Philippines.

This year’s manufacturing conference ‘Sustainable Manufacturing’ will be held at Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur on 19th and 20th January 2008 will look at Green product architecture and conceptualization, Green procurement, Greening manufacturing process, Managing a sustainable supply chain.

Among the distinguished chairpersons for this conference would be Dr. Ahmad Fariz Mohamed, Chair Research Centre For Environmental, Economics and Social Sustainability (Institute for Environment and Development Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) and Michael Pitcher, Environmental and OHS Coordinator (Schiavello Group Australia). Featuring keynote presentation by Aida Greenbury, Director of Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement (APP Indonesia) and highlights the participation of representatives from local and international companies such as Environment & Bioprocess Technology Centre SIRIM, Green Purchasing Network Malaysia, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson, Intel, Unilever Asia, Fabrinet Co. Ltd, Schiavello Group Australia, Perkin Elmer Optoelectronics Philippines Inc and Brandix Group.

For more information, please contact:

Ms Catherine Foo, Marketing Assistant, marcus evans

Tel: +603 2723 6757

Email: CatherineF@marcusevanskl.com

Website: www.marcusevans.com

AsiaIsGreen is a media partner of Sustainable Manufacturing. An exclusive 10% discount is extended for AsiaIsGreen readers to attend the conference if they register with Catherine at CatherineF@marcusevanskl.com.