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on 4 Dec, 18:45
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Fairtrade in Asia: World Fair Trade Organisation Workshop

Biji-biji Initiative and WFTO are running a workshop to raise awareness and understanding about what it means to be a fairtrade organisation in Malaysia. This session is for anyone interested in learning about fairtrade in Asia, developing their sustainable and ethical agenda and registering as a Fair Trade Organization.

For registration
Email to: ambika@biji-biji.com
Fee: RM20/person
(Payment should be made by cash upon arrival for the workshop)

SESSION 1: Introductions: participants, sustainability and Fair Trade

9:00 AM
Workshop Introduction by WFTO Asia

9:30 AM
Presentation of Biji-biji Initiative

10:00 AM
Break and Group Photo

10:15 AM
What is Fair Trade?
Practice of Fair Trade and Sustainable Business Model
What is the role of Fair Trade in Asia?

SESSION 2
The World Fair Trade Organization Guarantee System
11:00 PM
WFTO Guarantee System (GS): how to apply and go through the monitoring system.

11:30 PM
Market Trends and Opportunities for products in the international market and the role of sustainability
The Fair Trade Asia Summit 2018 in Kathmandu, Nepal

12:00pm
Questions, Comments and Networking

More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/161010784646859/

#fairtrade

on 3 Jun, 09:39
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World Environment Day

World Environment Day
Past Event

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE KL 2017 GREEN INITIATIVE.

We recently held the Energy Playground Design Challenge, where students were invited to design the centrepiece for an Energy Playground that will be at the SEA Games 2017.

You can see these designs for yourself at the Launch of KL2017 Green Initiative (Inisiatif Hijau KL2017) in conjunction with the KL 2017 29th SEA Games. The Green Initiative brings in sustainability elements to the Games, focusing on waste management, transportation and alternative energy.

During the launch, YB Datuk Saravanan (Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports) will be launching the Green Initiative.

And we will be showcasing our energy playground installations: Hamster wheel, bicycle phone charger and bicycle amplifier!

Date: 5 June 2017 – 9am-12.30pm.
Venue: Laman Perdana, Taman Botani KL.

This event is open to the public and no registration is required.

on 4 May, 10:24
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Design Challenge – SEA Games Energy Playground

Design Challenge – SEA Games Energy Playground
Past Event Volunteer!
13 May - 21 May
9:00 - 15:00
No location

design-challenge

Join us in this opportunity to craft your dream Energy Playground! This is a shout out to all young designers out there to show the world their creative talent. Did we mention that your work will be displayed at the SEA Games and Para Games 2017?
More details in the signup form.

The playground is composed of
3 Generators :

Hamster wheel, Bicycle, Merry-go-round and a Center-piece (think of it as a oasis of energy). The Energy generated is used to power lights and sound!

The challengers will participate in a Series of 6 workshops (6th-7th May, 13th-14th May, 20th-21st May from 9am until 5PM). Participants will be introduced to Design, Alternative energy, Electronics and Programming.

Applicants must fill the following conditions:
Age between 15 and 18.
High school students.
Knowledge in 3D design software and/or electronics/programming.

If interested or for more information please send an email at electronics@biji-biji.com

Ready, get set, go!

on 18 Mar, 08:17
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Mereka Workshop : Solar Lamp Workshop by Me.Reka

Mereka Workshop : Solar Lamp Workshop by Me.Reka
Past Event

Solar Powered Light workshop teaches you the basic concepts of Energy,Power, Energy transfer, Voltage and Current. You will discover the main elements of a solar powered light and its function. Participants will be using electronic tools to complete a system such as wire stripper, crimper, multimeter, and soldering tools.

We want everyone to start being concerned about how we consume energy, and what we can do on our part to make that consumption sustainable and efficient. They will learn the basics of how the solar charging system works. Participants will learn to complete a wiring circuit and they will learn to care for their system (i.e charging the battery)

This workshop will be held in conjunction with Earth Hour in Publika. We will be located at the circle, on the upper floor(Blue Bridge)

Time : 18:00-20:00 (2 Hours)
Date : 25th March ’17

Max Participants : 15 per session (15 total)

Fees:

RM140 (participant does not get to bring back their solar light)
RM170 (participant gets to bring back their solar light)

Location: (Publika) Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur

Bank Number : 564294305907
Branch : Malayan Bank Berhad
Bank Account Name : Biji-biji Design Sdn Bhd

Please e-mail us a copy of your bank-in slip / receipt to confirm your spot to navin@biji-biji.com

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT CONFIRM YOU UNLESS WE HAVE RECIEVED YOUR RECIEPT

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Navin Binwani is a self taught electronics ‘maker’ who first became interested with electronics through electronic music instruments and how they functioned. Through the Biji-biji Initiative, he picked up a few tricks to help him further on his way to hopefully develop his own music instrument one day. He comes from an Advertising and Marketing background.

Rohan Ahmad is a creative technologist with a passion for travel and sustainable development. He recently made his exit from the corporate world to become a digital nomad and devote his time to humanitarian causes. His areas of expertise include open source software and hardware integration, creative problem solving and ‘MacGyvering’ things to make them work. He has worked and studied in Australia, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand

WHO TO CONTACT

For enquiries, drop an email to navin@biji-biji.com

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/262152224228055/

on 20 Jun, 12:45
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EcoWorld’s EcoFestival at EcoSky, KL

ecoworld-kl

This is EcoWorld’s EcoFestival, held in conjunction with the World Environment Month! There will be entertaining and educational bazaar showcase on sustainable living, sharing sessions by prominent speakers in the field, hands-on workshops and even street entertainment! Definitely a fun-filled day out for the entire family.

Click here for more information.

See you there!

on 20 Jun, 12:35
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EcoWorld’s EcoFestival at EcoTropics, Johor

EcoWorld’s EcoFestival at EcoTropics, Johor
Past Event

EcoWorld - Johor

This is EcoWorld’s EcoFestival, held in conjunction with the World Environment Month! There will be entertaining and educational bazaar showcase on sustainable living, sharing sessions by prominent speakers in the field, hands-on workshops and even street entertainment! Definitely a fun-filled day out for the entire family.

Click here for more information.

See you there!

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