Green overhead
Installing a green roof isn’t as expensive or time-consuming as it seems. Architects are now finding ways to make roofs more environmentally friendly and are also making the most of local resources and fitting in with the local surroundings. This brings the price down and utilises the best of materials in South East Asia.
Komodo National Park
The Komodo National Park in Indonesia is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and comprises a number of islands, the largest of which are Komodo, Padar and Rinca. It is of course most famous for being the home of the very strange and much endangered Komodo Dragon.
Ambitious Solar Power Project
It reads like a plot from a science fiction novel, but Japan’s aim to harness solar power from space and send it back to Earth is real enough. The plan is ambitious but the Japanese government and space energy believe that in about twenty years the world could be powered from beyond the stars.
Green Campaigner
Founder of the Green Island Foundation on Koh Samui, Saithip Noochsamnieng is a busy media professional with a profound love of nature. Whether producing environmental documentaries or meeting with government officials to discuss eco policies, she's always a picture of grace and sensitivity.
Nature lovers oasis
Khao Sok is one of the natural wonders of Thailand. Nestled in the heart of the south, it is an oasis for nature lovers and bird watchers. But even if you aren’t into long jungle treks, the range of accommodation available means you can enjoy a tranquil and serene holiday and take short walks not far from your bungalow which will still reveal an incredible array of plants and animals.
Green Island
While Koh Samui expands and matures as a major destination, concern for the natural environment is growing and efforts are increasing to preserve the natural assets that form the foundation of the island's success. Compared with many other locations in the region Koh Samui is still relatively unspoiled and many people believe it's also worth protecting.
Micro-Organisms
EM is a blend of positive micro-organisms that exist freely in nature and can increase the natural resistance of soil, plants, water, humans, and animals to harmful bacteria. Most household products today encourage the indiscriminate use of bleach and antibiotic soaps, contributing to poor indoor air quality with knock on effects that not only damage the environment but also cause many sicknesses and allergies.