Dispenser with Time

I noticed this dispenser in the toilet. It is dispensing the perfume to get rid of the odours. What amaze me is the time shown on the screen. I wonder what the purpose of having the timing. Is that for supervisor to monitor the frequency of dispensing the gas? Is that for patrons to look at the time? I cannot figure out the purpose and thought this might be unnecessary feature.

Chopstick?

I found this at a souvenir shop. I thought it is interesting as many might have thought the chopstick, the spoon, the bowl and the holder are meant for dining only. Creativity prevail. A combination of these made the presentation of gift showing Chinese culture in food a good one, I presume.

Pledge A Tree

In celebrating the 2009 World Town Planning Day, I pledged and planted a tree at the Cyberjaya Urban Forest Park. To be exact, the location of the tree is at N 02.56.318 and E 101.39.490 with elevation at +50 meter. Thank you for the advancement of GPS. I am now able to monitor my contribution geographically and visually.

Eco Handicraft

These are handicraft and souvenirs made from recycling paper such as newspaper, magazine and cardboard. I found these so interesting, and more importantly environmental friendly. The items are made by women group during their spare time together. The effort has also brought in financial return to them. Starting as a gesture for 3R, the program has developed into an income generation venture. I presume, this is a truly community sustainable initiative in practice.

Waste

I am not talking about the unfinished food on the table, but rather the cups, plates, containers, forks, spoons and any utensils you name it. These are items made of polystyrene. What make me sad is these were widely used for serving during an open house celebration by a supposedly high environmental conscious organisation recently. Well, corporate social responsibility towards environmental stewardship is not a slogan, but a doing.

Innovation

I took this picture in the toilet of a Bak Kut Teh Shop in Old Town last week. I was surprised to notice the innovation the shop owner has in controlling the in flow of water supply. While the gadget is commonly used in the water tank of toilet for flushing, to fix it in the container must be new, at least for me. This shows that innovation and creativity is not exclusive for certain people and place, but can be any where and by anyone.

Geneva

In the midst of cleaning up my files in the computer, I found this digital image. This photo was taken in Geneva, Switzerland during the SusDev Conference in 2005. I was invited then to put up display for Local Agenda 21 exhibition and attended the workshops. It was refreshing knowing what others are doing for the sustainable development.