WaterHealth International Named a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company

Water Health International, a leader in providing sustainable decentralised access to clean, safe water to underserved communities around the world, announced that it has been named in the prestigious 2010 Global Cleantech 100, produced by the Cleantech Group. The list is produced as part of the Global Cleantech 100 programme, run in collaboration with the Guardian News and Media and sponsored by Autodesk. The Global Cleantech 100 highlights the most promising private clean technology companies from across the world that are most likely to make significant market impact over the next five to 10 years in the cleantech industry. Read more

A unique opportunity to become the world’s centre of eco-innovation

by Sami Mahroum, courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge.

Innovation for green growth is the new mantra for advanced economies. From Australia to the United States, governments are pouring billions of dollars, euros and yen into eco-innovation programmes. The US has earmarked US$59 billion for green technologies as part of its stimulus packages; Australia has dedicated A$5.7 billion, while Canada has set aside C$2.8 billion for that purpose. Governments are also providing other incentives ranging from support for R&D activities to new regulations and standards on transport, buildings and manufacturing. The aim is to become greener while staying competitive, and to reach that delicate balance the OECD is working towards a Green Growth Strategy for its 30+ members. Read more

Solid waste management co focuses on addressing urban pollution

Cypark Resources Berhad, provider of environmental engineering and technology services, had earlier today held its Underwriting Ceremony for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad by early fourth quarter of this year. Read more

Greening the web with Greenscroll

Webmasters and web publishers, you now have the option to go green! Greenscroll is new a nonprofit seeking to fight climate change in the real world by greening the virtual one. Its mission is to power the Internet by green renewable energy and help save the Earth. On behalf of anyone having a website, Greenscroll will pump green energy into the grid to power clients’ websites and, therefore, the Internet. Read more

Solid waste management company eyeing Malaysia’s main market listing

Cypark Resources Berhad, a leading service provider in environmental engineering and technology services, announced recently that the company expects to float its entire enlarged issued and paid-up share capital on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad by the end of this year. Read more

Young entrepreneurs called to participate in DiGi’s Challenge for Change

DiGi’s Challenge for Change is back with two exciting competitions: the Global CleanTech Ideas Competition Open and the Social Venture Competition. Young entrepreneurs stand a chance to win up to RM80,000 of prizes, seed funding, industry mentoring, advice and support. Winners will also have the opportunity to represent Malaysia at CleanTech Open’s Global Gala in San Francisco during the Global Entrepreneurship Week this November. Read more

More Oppose Coal-Powered Plant in Sabah

A group of Malaysian divers expressed thei concern about plans to build a coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu at the Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park, off Kota Kinabalu, between 19-20 June 2010, reports Malaysiakini. The divers took underwater photos with a T-shirt with the words ‘Stop Coal Power Plant’ in a bid to stop the 300 megawatt project. Read more

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