Neighbourhood survey

a) Date of Survey: 22^nd January 2010

b) Location of survey : Jalan Damai (Blocks 661 – 670)

c) No. of people interviewed : about 100 people

d) Age Group : 20-80

e) All are aware that plastic bags are harmful

f) About 25 people have reduced the used of plastic bags

Outreach Programme

On the 30^th January 2010 , we went out to the various blocks to distribute NEWater and fliers to the residents and we explained to them the importance of recycling and reducing waste.

The Perfect ‘Green room’

 
We build a model of an ideal green house to show how a house can be kept cool without the use of air conditioners. The flat roof of the house is turned into a rooftop garden which can deflect the sun’s rays and reduce the temperature in the house. The vegetation at the flat roof top will help to increase the amount of oxygen in the house. The house also has a huge window to allow more fresh air to enter and keep the room cool, thus, there is no need for any use of air conditioners.

TEN WAYS TO RECYCLE PLASTIC BA

1) Re-Use as a grocery bag. Simply place a few in your purse or pocket before shopping.

2) Re-Use as packing material. Wad the bags up and pack around the materials to be packed.

3) Re-Use them as trash bags. They are perfect to line small household waste baskets. You can use the handles to tie them shut when they full.

4) Cut into strips to make into a washable placemat or rug.

5) Storage bags. Simply store and hang items you need to put away.

6) Make Into rope by Finger Crocheting. You can use this rope for a clothes line, or a child's jump rope.

7) Hanging Planter. There are expensive plastic bags on the market which are just plastic with some holes speared in them. You can hang the plant anywhere. Just use two or three plastic bags together for strength and then fill with dirt and plants. Water regularly.

8) Emergency Rain hats. Tie one over your coif for rain protection.

9) Emergency Diaper (nappy) cover. In a pinch a plastic grocery or bread bag makes a nice emergency disposable cover!

10) Washable Shelf Liners. Cut and tack for a nice washable shelf liner.