We are done with our video project and we are pretty much satisfied with what we have done. It has been quite a longgggg week and gladly, we manage to finish our video. We would like to thanks our buddy, Khairin for his effort and time as a creative director in our movie.
You can watch some of the sneak peaks of our video below. The full length version will be up and running soon. So keep yourself updated by visiting our blog site from time to time.
We were so close...of missing the chance to go to the Pusat Kraftangan...I personally did not regret going to this humble yet cultural place...The knowledge gained from this short trip was far more than I had expected...
We were first urshered to a little garden where artists can just come anytime of the day to express themselves through art and display them in small 'pondok's all over the garden...The peaceful and relaxing area had attracted a few artists and we were there to observe their every move...The artworks displayed in the 'pondok's were mostly full of colours and portrayed surrealism...I was captured by the detailing of the artwork and it made me wonder how long did the artist took to finish it...
We then proceeded to the fabric part of the Pusat Kraftangan. Our guide showed us how to use a 'kek tenunan' and the end product, which is a 'songket'...It refreshed my memory as I had come across it during my SPM year...Later, we were allowed to see different fashion styles made from 'batik' and also 'songket'...
Our visit continued as we visit the muzium where there were displays of antique 'congkak' as well as 'keris' and pottery...The 'labu sayong', which originated from Perak can keep the water stored inside of it cool!!...and the 'keris' which was displayed has so much aesthetical value to it...
By the end of our trip, we were each given a small bag as souveniers...
One click for man, one giant leap for the planet. Adjust your thermostat up one degree in the summer and down one in the winter to drastically reduce emissions.
Use your off switch. Turn off electronic devices, lights, and appliances when you are not using them.
Get dirty. Plant a tree.
Take your foot off the gas. Carpooling and using public transportation reduces emissions and is cost effective.
Out with the old, in with the new. Replace old appliances with energy efficient ones. There are many to choose from and they’re not too pricey.
Go local. Farmers markets and independent stores are less likely to ship products or use harmful pesticides. You use less gas shopping locally too!
Organic is your friend. Don’t be afraid to try organic products. They taste, feel, and smell the same but they are natural instead of processed. Price differences are minimal but the nutritional benefits are massive.
And this little baggie went to market… Bring your own bags to the market. An average American family acquires 60 plastic bags per week and rarely reuses them. Try ECOBAGSand help us save the planet, one bag at a time.
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple decades, you know that pollution and global warming are ever-increasing problems in our society. Recently, there has been a major boom in the production and purchase of "organic" products, everything from food, to fabric, even beauty products. Check out these chic and awesome clothing made from organic cotton!
According to Azalea Online, a premier web marketer of Eco-friendly clothing and beauty products, "High-yield cotton farming, worldwide, uses about $2.6 billion worth of pesticides a year. 35% of that is used in the U.S. It’s harmful to humans and wildlife, contaminating water supplies and killing native species." That is a good reason for us to start adding organic cotton products to our wardrobe...
They design everything from cute animal-inspired tees, to denim, to track jackets, such as this one. And it's all made from organic cotton.
Loomstate Track Jacket in White, $161, Azalea Online
Another great organic brand is Stewart+Brown. This just goes to show that organic can be stylish as well!
STEWART + BROWN Organic French Terry Tailored Jacket in Graphite, $190.00, Azalea Online
Stewart+Brown also has cute tote bags and capri pants, among other things, on their Azalea Online page.
And did you know that there are organic jeans as well?
Bread Denim The Deviant Twisted Jean in Carbon, $229, Azalea Online
Edun makes fashionable clothes made from organic materials, they're diverse, and if you didn't know any better, you would have no idea that their clothes were organic, which means they blend in seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe.
Edun Gertrude Cardigan in Jute, $215, and Bronte V-Neck in Multicolor Natural, $155, Azalea Online
Even my all time favourite fashion designer, Alexander Mcqueen used a lot of recycling materials for his latest fall 2009 collection......it's beyond couture.........
I came across an article in a magazine about greening your vacation. So here i am sharing with you d content :) D holidays are right around d corner for us FNBE Jan '09 students. We have 2 weeks of break, so probably some of us are going for trips. So hey, why not green your vacation?! Time for some holiday fun, d GREEN way! ;D
ECO DESTINATION
Go local! Travelling hundreds or even thousands of kms uses up more fossil fuels. Instead of going to d US or d Gold Coast, why not head to Pulau Redang or Pulau Penang? The beauty of travelling locally is in discovering treasures right here at out doorstep!
ECO TRANSPORTATION
Whenever possible, opt for a train ride rather than airplane rides - they are the most polluting form of transportation there is, followed by cars & buses. Avoiding trips that require air travel is d best way to avoid having en environmental impact when you travel.
ECO ACCOMMODATION
Yes, they do exist! There are local hotels dedicated to conserving waste & committed to reducing their toll on d planet. They include the Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel and Frangipani Hotel in Langkawi, bagus Place Retreat in Tioman and Golden Sands Resort, Penang.
ECO ACTIVITIES
Avoid any activities that involve the exploitation of animals such as phototaking with iguanas & elephant rides. This is because the animals often get stressed by regular human contact. Some are beaten, starved & even drugged to keep them tame.
ECO SOUVENIRS
It is always better to buy locally made souvenirs, It is hard to tell nowadays since everything is usually made in China, but you can always ask. It isn't always d cheapest, but remember that it costs more to d environment to ship them here & there is they aren't local!
Envy is a group of cool & awesome architecture students from Taylors College. We consist of Pamela Tan, Afiq Afham, Izwan Afandi, Rui Chween & Zan Nureen.
Yes, they do exist! There are 
