Bee Warned!
Over the past couple of years, nearly one-third of all honeybee colonies have disappeared. No bees, no pollination, no mankind. Some people think that bees are only important for honey they produce. Do you know that over one-third of our…
A Pesky Problem
Household Pests & Natural Ways to Contain Them Sooner or later, we’re all pestered by pests. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen or rats gnawing at night, pests can be annoying and bothersome. Some may bite, sting or transmit disease.…
What’s Your Water Footprint?
“Hello, is this the water supply department?” “Yes, can I help you?” “My taps are dry since this morning… lah, no water.” “…the water flow is so low in this area” was another complaint of a consumer from a different…
Tennis Strikes An Ace!
What do Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Robin Sterling have in common? And what do Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Dominika Cibulkova, Kim Clijsters have in common? Yes, they are all pin-up boys and girls of tennis. Tennis has…
How Green is Your Bedroom?
If you plan to go eco-friendly, wouldn’t it be great to start with your bedroom – a place where you spend almost one-third of your life? It may seem arduous but with good intention and a combination of common sense…
5 Questions on Organic Farming
Is organic farming a niche fad, or is the way of the future? There are many advocates who claim that the environmental, nutritional and health benefits of this type of farming makes it the preferred method of farming. Others believe…
Caring for Malaysian Environment Dutch style (part 2)
If you have read the previous article, you will recall me mentioning the difference between Malaysians and the Dutch in caring for the environment. Let me remind you that in no way I am taking a ‘we are better than…
The Healing Power of Herbs
Mother Nature has so many things to offer us. There is enormous healing power hidden in the beautiful herbs that grow in the wild. Regular drinking of tea prepared from these herbs helps ladies to stay balanced, youthful and graceful!…
Caring for Malaysian environment – Dutch style (part 1)
Two months ago I arrived in Malaysia to do an internship and to discover Malaysia and its culture. Of course I found many differences between the way we live back in the Netherlands and the way you live here. Not…
Earth Friendly Cleaning DIY Tips
Organic Stain Solution Perspiration stains Combine 1 tablespoon of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add enough water to make a paste and rub into stain. Let it sit for an hour and then launder. Organic Insect Repellant…
