Green Gold

From plastic junk to green gold

These humble recyclables are making its relevance apparent in a technology-savvy island such as Taiwan. In the New Straits Times dated September 13, we are told that there is great potential attached to this little thing named - plastic bottle.

In 2009, 180,000 tonnes of used plastics were recycled into raw materials worth RM434 million in Taiwan! The recycled plastics were transformed into garments, flower pots, wigs and zippers and the island took pride in the manufacturing of her 'eco-fabric' jerseys for the recent Fifa World Cup in South Africa.

So, is it any wonder that these are sold at dirt cheap price? They may be recycled from plastic bottles...

Taiwan has looked into building houses with recycled bottles that are processed into bricks which can actually resist earthquakes, wind and fire and at the same time providing natural lighting to cut electricity costs. These 'polli-bricks' are less expensive than the conventional ones and will lower constructions costs.

So one day when you walk into a posh hotel on the island, you may actually be finding shed and rest under the coverage of 'plastic bottles'!

Don't underestimate that bottle which you more often than not throw away without a second thought or glance in schools - it's green gold !

No wonder the general workers are picking green gold with much delight around the school compound and I have heard of an incident when the worker would even stop to wait for someone to finish that drink in the bottle and then to gleefully receive the empty bottle without it being thrown down the thrash bin.

You wonder what's her main occupation - general cleaning or collecting recyclables ! But it's okay ! It's the 2 in 1 concept just like cafe 21.

From plastic bottles to green gold - a commendable transformation.

Recyclables...

Recyclables...!

Yes ! Calling all present and ex-Seafieldians ... do your alma mater a favour. If you have anything recyclable sitting in your home waiting to be disposed why not do a good deed?
Donate to the school in conjunction with a fund-raising effort for the forthcoming PIBG Carnival Day 2009 ! So donate whilse cleansing your home and be a part of the communal effort to help the school.

The recyclables that are wanted :

Flattened boxes (including carton boxes)

Old magazines

Old newspapers



Crushed aluminium tins




Old batteries

Appointment Dates : 22 June to 26 June

Venue : In front of the Kemahiran Hidup Block

Time : 7.30 am - 9.00 am

The lady in-charge is none other than the charming Puan Suhaili, mother to Nizar...she will be here every morning on the stipulated dates assisted by Madam Michelle.

So be generous and donate your old recyclables for a good cause. Of course you gals and guys out there who are already working and reaping big fat bucks...perhaps out of gratitude and for old times' sake, you are cordially invited to donate gifts like cameras, new bicycles, ipods and other gifts for winners of the carnival. Parents are most welcome to lend your helping hand and make the carnival another success story for the school and your children.

So come and be a part of us ...once again.

The Re's...

5Rs

6th April 2009

Recycle
Reuse
Reduce
Repair
Rethink

We launched the noble act for the year; making the earth a better place, hopefully.

There is this practice that we really wanted the students to acquire - separating the recyclables and disposing them into the allocated bins. Paper, aluminium, plastic, glass and all to be thrown into the recycle bins placed all over the school. Somehow it seems to require plenty of hard work and discipline and is not altogether a very successful effort at the moment. But we are still trying mighty hard and we showed them how to do it on the opening ceremony day.



These recylce bins have multi functions - they are disposal bins for recyclabes; they inadvertently instill discipline; they create funds from sales; they educate and they teach the human race responsibility towards our dear tired earth. But will the human race listen?

The choral speakers did their bit...old newspapers, paper lama, sow kau po chee ...they are a great group.



The afternoon session teachers and students also had their fair share of grandeur and fun launching the event in a most memorable style.

Some form four students displayed their talent and creativity in reusing the recyclabes - papers, egg trays, card boards, aluminium tins and turned them into items that could even fetch a price! Whose was the best? A competition is on.

A gobbler - recycle-scary!

An umbrella - reuse

Colourful egg trays playing the role of notice boards - reuse

A casual bag made from old clothes - reuse

Do you see the petite name card holder? The paper trolley to transport goods...recycle

The 5R lady...guess who? The teachers became the judges of the day? Whose creation called for a second look? A price?

Well done. A paper bag which looked as good as new...recycle

Pen holders, clip holders ... good ideas...all without a cost - recycle

What's this? The Malaysian Twin Towers?...Rethink

A geography project? Repair, reuse, recycle...altogether

Lovely roses on a paper vase...reuse

A great campaign- a call to recycle cans for candy

Students were so eager to show their support and effort...kudos

Teacher, teacher blog about us...sure ...

I say recycle cans for candy...yeah, yeah
Why won't you come join me...yeah, yeah
I say recycle cans for candy...yeah, yeah
Why won't you come join me...yeah, yeah
-the theme song-

Recyclables, recyclables, recyclables...paper, aluminium tins, plastic bottles, glass...recycle!

It's a tradition of the school...Form 6 students taking charge of the Recycle Program and Day. Weighing and allocating funds!

Pastic recyclables, they came in handy too.

Egg trays are versatile and can be reused in many forms besides holding eggs!

The best part of the game...crushing the tins to save space and for reuse

Perhaps the epitome of the recycling ethos and effort of the school is seen in this portrayal of the school identity...bottle caps depicting the school batch. Rethink.

A great effort, boys and girls. Well done.