tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77626094212306813962024-02-07T14:11:12.554+08:00Sustaining Our Environment..Together!You can tell how high a society is by how much of its garbage is recycled.
- Tahanieprotectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-43594168550572758862008-08-19T16:43:00.003+08:002008-08-19T16:47:12.449+08:00Do You Remember?We posted about how to make compost using kitchen waste quite a while ago. Do you remember? If not, <a href="http://protectenv.blogspot.com/2008/01/composting-kitchen-waste-is-really-easy_08.html">click here</a> to refresh your memory!<br /><br />We'll be back with more news. Helen went to Kinabatangan recently to train the staff of Sukau Rainforest Lodge on composting. We'll be posting pix soon.<br /><br />Cheers!protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-11658777272209885602008-08-02T06:10:00.009+08:002008-08-15T18:41:38.458+08:00Finally Here!First of all, we'd like to apologise for the delay in re-stocking our kitchen waste composting buckets. Well, all is well now as we have received our new stock!<br /><br />It's made of 75% recycled plastic and EM ceramics. Coolest eh? Capacity is 20 litre.<br /><br />Wanna have a look how it looks like?<br /><br />Here it is!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229676686984196770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyITWuv7xzbr-UOeCfVb4NIaIofBCrdYxsi5Wkt35koVeLF8nV_G0Y0xEKSPJ_xnl9j7WqgZ2TJT_WT3yzjkTnj9VGgrUkz-Opu9xaqanwsjf81n1fIqeEv0ASjQCJ7F62pdTapxwknc/s320/bucket2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229676692805191570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Gp-ixBbVTksENMv43TUlq_rz1PJ5oF-gmwXn8Yy2sNAyg06mjIMctNWtdCf0_T5gsGOgujSGM64-5uMm8GQkoRiGZd3d8tgZGJjGAlZfbQGcl9jki74NZgFYmli7ireelC36XIWaUDk/s320/bucket1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229676698036677938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqJfzVlkhKcLiWbDgkUYR33AAbDAPe9SLVIDPAc2ZE8AV6GQj5krGuuzuVKy1X8_9OgQIAsJY7a_f-8bNd6BLHdPB-vIiYLlvPfy_I5nOAjaLC9zSeI3TVLY4dIoVfXJ-Nrsed9hRZsI/s320/bucket3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>So, what are you waiting for? Contact Rugina (Borneo Eco-Waste Solutions Sdn. Bhd.) at 019 841 0584. You can also call Helen Erut (Enviromental Action Committee) 088-253192 or 0195839655 but she will be away from 5th August until 14th August 2008.</p><p></p>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-60856369508691194642008-06-26T00:42:00.004+08:002008-06-26T00:45:59.370+08:00Soon!We'd like to inform all of you that new composting buckets are on their way to KK! The new buckets are bigger than the existing white ones.<br /><br />We do our very best to improve kitchen waste composting methods and equipment from time to time. Your sharing with us - good or not so good - means a lot. We too are learning everyday.<br /><br />So please email us at <a href="mailto:protectenv@gmail.com">protectenv@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:helenerut@hotmail.com">helenerut@hotmail.com</a>.<br /><br />Cheers!protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-39636958981585183802008-06-26T00:35:00.004+08:002008-06-26T00:49:48.776+08:00Delivered....Helen met our new Australian friend in KL for the first time to deliver the composting bucket. (o;<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfELaaTBX0x8qL0S1mtrYjfZDFqfR_Crad8KkU7cekHut_zIlNNAxxsbOzOYjkYdEa6zyRi1Gg9VjVqlib9o0sl3Gz7JQjI6aQQhFqyiL8v90HIEohioP3DzC0MvsXUkdi5uFMJ8R-QOw/s1600-h/HA.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215859286551125250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfELaaTBX0x8qL0S1mtrYjfZDFqfR_Crad8KkU7cekHut_zIlNNAxxsbOzOYjkYdEa6zyRi1Gg9VjVqlib9o0sl3Gz7JQjI6aQQhFqyiL8v90HIEohioP3DzC0MvsXUkdi5uFMJ8R-QOw/s320/HA.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgXBoIoyQT4xJAkNp1faFzo9ndbX5tsMRmVZ_IjFm3ER_w4X_3AR8AYZKpSqThtEGzzdOVc1bQrGvWfT0PgDhhf-0MClT-ids_HVgau2rQ2VFxZrO_ov0M_9DxGMduyig9_8RBC6Lu4Q/s1600-h/bucket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215859284784614082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxgXBoIoyQT4xJAkNp1faFzo9ndbX5tsMRmVZ_IjFm3ER_w4X_3AR8AYZKpSqThtEGzzdOVc1bQrGvWfT0PgDhhf-0MClT-ids_HVgau2rQ2VFxZrO_ov0M_9DxGMduyig9_8RBC6Lu4Q/s320/bucket.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hope things are going fine there - let us know your experiences in composting your kitchen wastes ya!<br /><br />All the best!protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-2476686128992486672008-06-19T22:46:00.004+08:002008-06-19T22:52:18.474+08:00From KK to KL!Recently, we brought the composting buckets and bokashi to Kuala Lumpur!<br /><br />It was really lovely to meet our new Australian friend (who's residing in KL now) and KL folks getting really excited about doing composting!<br /><br />Keep up the good work! *thumbs up*<br /><br />Will post more updates and pix soon ya!protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-35754507238345642102008-05-31T08:39:00.002+08:002008-05-31T08:43:44.189+08:00Happy Harvest Festival to All!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">We would like to wish all our Sabahan friends and blog visitors a very Happy Harvest Festival!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">Kotobian Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"></span>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-1527932993776642412008-04-19T22:19:00.003+08:002008-04-19T22:29:54.264+08:00Testimonial to Share!We received a text message on 18 April 2008 from one of the new users of the composting bucket and bokashi. She started using on 15 April 2008.<br /><br />Here's what she said:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;">"Morning.. Wah, kitchen juice works. There was very bad smell coming from the drain holes in our bathroom. Tried e'thing 2 get rid of it, baru dua kali we poured KJ in. Now tak ada smell... Wah!!!"</span>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-48167008980848530502008-04-14T21:25:00.012+08:002008-04-24T19:47:39.375+08:00Let's Talk About EM and Palm Oil Production...Some of the problems faced by the Malaysian palm oil production are:<br />a. Higher production cost<br />b. Infertile land<br />c. Shortage of workforce<br />d. Environmental pollution<br />e. Lack of waste treatment technology<br /><br />BUT...<br /><br />By using EM Technology, the following can be achieved:<br />a. Improved quality and yield<br />b. Reduction of fertiliser through waste management<br />c. Soil condition will be enhanced using organic fertiliser<br />d. Mechanisation of liquid organic fertiliser application<br />e. POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent) will be properly treated and can become liquid organic fertiliser<br />f. EFB (Empty Fruit Bunch) can also become organic fertiliser<br /><br />A sedimentation pond in an oil palm mill area was treated using EM:<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntTihlRgMguM6MT2V3DVkWt5OGPIb-BQZrFbc3ymJ-YlGvO1wBAfF-IHwF2llanCIOtIv361QtkfVDgO1IcOlISSIZJWbtM4C5d6euiAMTP3uT3EZo3osCJ3uMnMoz8LTIytVfGYHeLM/s1600-h/DSC02402.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192775210465632098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntTihlRgMguM6MT2V3DVkWt5OGPIb-BQZrFbc3ymJ-YlGvO1wBAfF-IHwF2llanCIOtIv361QtkfVDgO1IcOlISSIZJWbtM4C5d6euiAMTP3uT3EZo3osCJ3uMnMoz8LTIytVfGYHeLM/s320/DSC02402.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-MsGONrKdyW4A3MHyahfimsrvIpoj2HC71ab5JlN9ogAjeYgDgo_VVsYa9Sjwamh37qbi8DTXzUNUPIB3cAn2MTsLt2Fgd7jks09J-Bds6yhO5eCTkcgn78l_D7TzVLs93VwA47ySm4/s1600-h/DSC02404.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192775219055566706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr-MsGONrKdyW4A3MHyahfimsrvIpoj2HC71ab5JlN9ogAjeYgDgo_VVsYa9Sjwamh37qbi8DTXzUNUPIB3cAn2MTsLt2Fgd7jks09J-Bds6yhO5eCTkcgn78l_D7TzVLs93VwA47ySm4/s320/DSC02404.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c3egsCSZZR9XF-oJpVIhCbE057QtzGFNqIxVZ_XX3a_bCgfmQMcbP6kticj0YDlFYkohaBtmLrTz-Cf9X9PwketU9UqyXdKevwfaapMuFqjtL8oxfnBP0YPNDrNPOjHujs-9ggqZknY/s1600-h/DSC02405.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192775231940468610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c3egsCSZZR9XF-oJpVIhCbE057QtzGFNqIxVZ_XX3a_bCgfmQMcbP6kticj0YDlFYkohaBtmLrTz-Cf9X9PwketU9UqyXdKevwfaapMuFqjtL8oxfnBP0YPNDrNPOjHujs-9ggqZknY/s320/DSC02405.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">Results of Test:</div><br /><p>a. Foul odour disappeared from ponds<br />b. Water colour became lighter<br />c. Lower BOD from final discharge<br />d. Water level reduced</p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-77438453153807043002008-04-14T20:45:00.002+08:002008-04-14T21:23:29.943+08:00What are the Benefits of EM?Among them are:<br /><br />a. Multiple applications of EM improve the health of soils, which in turn produce healthy crops;<br /><br />b. EM in bokashi (as you have heard before) helps breaks down organic wastes;<br /><br />c. Reduces odour in livestock waste and landfills;<br /><br />d. EM is used in <a href="http://emrojapan.com/apps-wwt.php">wastewater treatment applications</a><br /><br />e. EM <a href="http://emrojapan.com/apps-construction.php">enhances functionality of construction materials</a>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-45367600593812916482008-04-04T23:41:00.003+08:002008-04-05T00:01:51.371+08:00Agriculture and EMThere are many benefits using EM in agriculture. EM is used as an organic fertiliser (EM-Bokashi), and can be used to water plants.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ999WGhW0MjH5ThHGnwhco0qXoZru4u34zz0b0JPsSZRtPr0KbFnvWQ8Zr9gnZbn5lScOuFvtNkSQ3Ljtv62u4Mxxz2F9c5N4VYBQhC2qKpNIEYo48-lYWK-R3VvbweYAZqf1lKtGkA/s1600-h/agri.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ999WGhW0MjH5ThHGnwhco0qXoZru4u34zz0b0JPsSZRtPr0KbFnvWQ8Zr9gnZbn5lScOuFvtNkSQ3Ljtv62u4Mxxz2F9c5N4VYBQhC2qKpNIEYo48-lYWK-R3VvbweYAZqf1lKtGkA/s320/agri.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185417386807563362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghVLSpGPfY8UA56HEVwHgONP38tpXTQjrfJe0v22svMUbh-NLp3b5Idb8OP62znpPEAZjQyJalZ8XJnaZJ5VE8Z0OWXd6F6oBvUKO61fpYwoRdlV_wliw6qsqc5McwqGRQBB63-vsjz8/s1600-h/agri2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghVLSpGPfY8UA56HEVwHgONP38tpXTQjrfJe0v22svMUbh-NLp3b5Idb8OP62znpPEAZjQyJalZ8XJnaZJ5VE8Z0OWXd6F6oBvUKO61fpYwoRdlV_wliw6qsqc5McwqGRQBB63-vsjz8/s320/agri2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185417391102530674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7XNgJVwG2S6og_4iPVMJC0WHp5K6QKX3nNlyy4kl7QYBtHqB1gkCem20Q1_ebOa9zLfBiZgKSLw5xiMrgHuMwmwj30zLsuRqfNh_4EacxHd4AkXKEidgrqQMkearV9owjbChXeuOe_g/s1600-h/vege.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7XNgJVwG2S6og_4iPVMJC0WHp5K6QKX3nNlyy4kl7QYBtHqB1gkCem20Q1_ebOa9zLfBiZgKSLw5xiMrgHuMwmwj30zLsuRqfNh_4EacxHd4AkXKEidgrqQMkearV9owjbChXeuOe_g/s320/vege.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185417391102530690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpiLnJqkHkVXtddOp4qye2MzcI42girmUE659e5KWltN_6Ff9bq9KqvH0yXvvosMHTT9fjC-3dVW-zcHn0xkNg7yugzDL1nNu0m-MMssuzdheS3Apn8gnlyim0WvZqMjc5n6u9RUbidQ/s1600-h/chillies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpiLnJqkHkVXtddOp4qye2MzcI42girmUE659e5KWltN_6Ff9bq9KqvH0yXvvosMHTT9fjC-3dVW-zcHn0xkNg7yugzDL1nNu0m-MMssuzdheS3Apn8gnlyim0WvZqMjc5n6u9RUbidQ/s320/chillies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185417395397498002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_hIRTkzDHLOeEWU7ND_GyyuZs1Z_V27ihFkLIGomsJUTAvu2fDhKk9f2oB5tCywhF7hvujbylhWehhBu52YvbfR0ROoOkbB7uhw2WVfG4lajLWIk7uHjGvRLI-1XUB3ePv-8AQVbYNg/s1600-h/chillies2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_hIRTkzDHLOeEWU7ND_GyyuZs1Z_V27ihFkLIGomsJUTAvu2fDhKk9f2oB5tCywhF7hvujbylhWehhBu52YvbfR0ROoOkbB7uhw2WVfG4lajLWIk7uHjGvRLI-1XUB3ePv-8AQVbYNg/s320/chillies2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185417395397498018" /></a><br /><br />For the record, the chillies above were planted using organic fertilisers (i.e. EM- Bokashi). How some chilli-lovers would love to taste those succulent hot red chillies, huh?protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-62173907023800299382008-04-04T23:31:00.003+08:002008-04-04T23:39:23.824+08:00EM at Work......in the animal husbandry.<br /><br />EM can be used to reduce that foul smell of animal dung! Oh yes, you read it correctly.<br /><br />That's not the only thing EM does.<br /><br />Among others, it also helps to reduce the population of flies and farmers can avoid the use of antibiotics (when EM is used in feed and drinks, it is healthier!).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIQOu5SjfEw_X5Fwz9PhOYqCBEyK8Y14rA52d9b33PQN-7TnWrXArKwFj9o2yr_oPQy6R9Q6iXeWRCLJ0BQr1nCYW_n0tn4vrDHNCfObEinCH6B1eZW7QKJY6h3vt1HgUOvWocJPW0pI/s1600-h/spray.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185414208531764274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIQOu5SjfEw_X5Fwz9PhOYqCBEyK8Y14rA52d9b33PQN-7TnWrXArKwFj9o2yr_oPQy6R9Q6iXeWRCLJ0BQr1nCYW_n0tn4vrDHNCfObEinCH6B1eZW7QKJY6h3vt1HgUOvWocJPW0pI/s320/spray.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnLigSLRE2pYlZM42h9XX5UCTaQcYIpfDWuV2A22x7woxPcJuSRbPRPOwllGAaYKubbuW12kpi1MwbSYyODWYiO3t2awnem9na3OtF6x1E4P8CoFcSD8ZNhSV7RAe-TveQCoJ8Ri3b1c/s1600-h/feed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185414212826731586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnLigSLRE2pYlZM42h9XX5UCTaQcYIpfDWuV2A22x7woxPcJuSRbPRPOwllGAaYKubbuW12kpi1MwbSYyODWYiO3t2awnem9na3OtF6x1E4P8CoFcSD8ZNhSV7RAe-TveQCoJ8Ri3b1c/s320/feed.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhtJ3xMXkwjvIgxWhJ8w7xau-52r-41b79cNn0HkZaeWe38WGaLJ-3uCT1NJd7sYdik-CS3oclQWs2r7LzTlmz8L2XewJuwrfUTJyxi1fyvR7G9Y_wcTv6rLdHEUYnF-3uTZQRzojm8o/s1600-h/feed2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185414217121698898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhtJ3xMXkwjvIgxWhJ8w7xau-52r-41b79cNn0HkZaeWe38WGaLJ-3uCT1NJd7sYdik-CS3oclQWs2r7LzTlmz8L2XewJuwrfUTJyxi1fyvR7G9Y_wcTv6rLdHEUYnF-3uTZQRzojm8o/s320/feed2.jpg" border="0" /></a>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-61447953237084159722008-04-02T16:52:00.003+08:002008-04-02T17:37:54.370+08:00Introducing EM in a Bottle!<div>This is EM in liquid form (and brown in colour)!</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184576780103357474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6rm5k8j5zzkJjz81GiGcIsWYudR1NORb6KBNPD3bP8OE7WLNnwbMpr9YQtTd6UjVg3jokLNqvGzssaLb_RXSruXHH7BHRg-tcUSNPwk1NnyQRH20ntPoglh8LKoN_slb-CqqYj0b8gY/s320/em2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>It has a sweet and sour smell and has been certified as an organic product by OMRI. Don't you all worry, it is safe!</div><div></div><br /><div>EM can be used for many things in agriculture, environmental programmes, animal husbandry and so on.</div><br /><div></div><div>It is available in Kota Kinabalu and you can contact <a href="mailto:protectenv@gmail.com">protectenv@gmail.com</a> for more information.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-32652447609407154332008-02-22T17:45:00.005+08:002008-02-22T19:33:44.744+08:00Get To Know EM A Little Bit More...EM for use in agriculture, animal husbandry, and environmental programmes have the following:<br /><br />Lactic Acid Bacteria (<em>Lactobacillus plantarum</em>)<br />Phototrophic Bacteria (<em>Rhodopseudomonas palustris</em>)<br />Yeast (<em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>)<br />Others (Local beneficial microorganisms, that exist naturally in the environment, survive in the mixture of EM at pH levels under 3.5. These species combine into EM in the manufacturing process to constitute EM's dynamic and diverse microbial mixture)protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-18858848738859451492008-01-08T19:19:00.000+08:002008-01-08T19:21:45.471+08:00Food you can compost...Any organic kitchen waste including:<br />a. Fresh fruits and vegetables<br />b. Cooked food<br />c. Cooked or uncooked meat and fish<br />d. Cheese, eggs, bread, tea bags, etc<br />e. Wilted flowers<br />f. tissue papers<br /><br />Please don't include any type of liquid such as milk, juices or oil, paper and plastic wraps.protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-63359813896430050802008-01-08T19:15:00.000+08:002008-01-08T19:19:26.714+08:00Where to place your Kitchen Waste BucketLocation for your bucket or bin:<br />a. In a warm condition<br />b. Cupboard<br />c. Under the bench in the kitchen<br />d. Keep the bucket away from direct sunlightprotectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-15620492278911376702008-01-08T18:07:00.000+08:002008-01-08T19:14:17.226+08:00Composting Kitchen Waste is Really Easy! (Part 2)The key of making good quality Bokashi kitchen compost is a little PATIENCE and a good UNDERSTANDING of the process.<br /><br />So, how does one do it?<br /><br />Firstly:<br /><br />Get the special bucket from us (making one from scratch is ok too but will take time). Make sure the black strainer is in its place.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjDrek5A5bX00I7EQH0PedFi235UGWkrdecU1bcbJRFhelCrDrFRyxBUR6WOsQWAE_jbKp8Er9wWlDyfNGJd09j_v3pz6_oxpyvnXgxv7dlhuEcAMwDtjQnuSx47Mn67oPEPwH3CQteI/s1600-h/step1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153052463899744322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjDrek5A5bX00I7EQH0PedFi235UGWkrdecU1bcbJRFhelCrDrFRyxBUR6WOsQWAE_jbKp8Er9wWlDyfNGJd09j_v3pz6_oxpyvnXgxv7dlhuEcAMwDtjQnuSx47Mn67oPEPwH3CQteI/s320/step1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Secondly:<br /><br />Get a handful of Bokashi as the first layer.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3PudDxEQdDDLrpyLoEZFmWBoJmhoKEVkO5ffKFjlBAKD78o8IRm3QUw7JsWExdGs76iV-MR1IcwEHdVvop9DghMy1TfX2lkCW4cNWZrMgAmxEwOSq_860Gyc8z6yUsHWblIi3ZC9r2o/s1600-h/step2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153052468194711634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3PudDxEQdDDLrpyLoEZFmWBoJmhoKEVkO5ffKFjlBAKD78o8IRm3QUw7JsWExdGs76iV-MR1IcwEHdVvop9DghMy1TfX2lkCW4cNWZrMgAmxEwOSq_860Gyc8z6yUsHWblIi3ZC9r2o/s320/step2.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p>Thirdly:<br /><br />Sprinkle the Bokashi into the bottom of the bucket.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKkapkSatJfiHlmPRhZBgdE8_0cqTp38mRSLkBuFaOtMYoLXdg5-yLF48Wzo2n2on01jlXoEPn3vKPCE5C1i0dRLoSG6yH04VRV09A4pzvlCWlCP87SP2FJ5O3TwV7k0qM5fDmMa5Ndk/s1600-h/step3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153052468194711650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKkapkSatJfiHlmPRhZBgdE8_0cqTp38mRSLkBuFaOtMYoLXdg5-yLF48Wzo2n2on01jlXoEPn3vKPCE5C1i0dRLoSG6yH04VRV09A4pzvlCWlCP87SP2FJ5O3TwV7k0qM5fDmMa5Ndk/s320/step3.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9iSeTzyJAC2V-UAiZlaNNBWfsdNxkwIYejjowlOwU_nWqanHL-nYz25Z9Wf2PGuXOZpsmDNzaVUSahUP83sZUmTIfsSm1HIqJmRyhFd3_Q1qK2jAnfjuBtoKkHrGZLgqfltIHod5pWo/s1600-h/step4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153052472489678962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9iSeTzyJAC2V-UAiZlaNNBWfsdNxkwIYejjowlOwU_nWqanHL-nYz25Z9Wf2PGuXOZpsmDNzaVUSahUP83sZUmTIfsSm1HIqJmRyhFd3_Q1qK2jAnfjuBtoKkHrGZLgqfltIHod5pWo/s320/step4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Fourthly:<br /><p>Place your food waste or meal leftovers into the bucket. </p><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44rOmjbwlRMf5e3oSKWtqRepgFO6RzeUjeiYDqRzvNiJcXdtEsAtBlmszQ4W9smXcHqeQGa0Lq9hdoA6hfgx1Yd_IPUQX93R7Af5ieU6mw6JGh38Pwzu4wAAkfx7Hb3E_C9V13Dvg63k/s1600-h/step5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153052472489678978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44rOmjbwlRMf5e3oSKWtqRepgFO6RzeUjeiYDqRzvNiJcXdtEsAtBlmszQ4W9smXcHqeQGa0Lq9hdoA6hfgx1Yd_IPUQX93R7Af5ieU6mw6JGh38Pwzu4wAAkfx7Hb3E_C9V13Dvg63k/s320/step5.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153055148254304450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaC50X2_OuhL9mmlof8cRHFhPnXtq4j6FdSTmbDYGxwYnW5Hiq4X9RYYCa0brKS6RT6l63QTZ3iYUtuNovbXlbdlrK5cw9VwxCyFHZkSs_LaoHi_OApreVilgNw3aQkf7yYLULLv5Ouy0/s320/step6.jpg" border="0" /><br />Then:<br /><br />Spread another handful of Bokashi evenly onto the food waste.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153054581318621346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQnAPoNBUwhtghq3ITZnogBbt7KpKObs6tFp256jmpHt9g6AGO5vun5eTBV3sq9yvK8i0TaLhxsJO2EiwceNH-5Gzosryo0rM4_emkFaoqEz8tni_I3DVSAZ45dAKfoF9IlCT6psaUvQ/s320/step7.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Make a layer (like a <em>kuih-lapis</em>) of 3-4 cm of food waste with a handful of Bokashi. </p><p>After that, cover the bucket with its lid tightly. Repeat the process until the bucket is full, then top up with a generous layer of Bokashi.</p><p>Everyday, you need to drain the liquid from the bucket. Use an empty 500 ml mineral water bottle to store the dark-brownish or brownish-white kitchen juice.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153054585613588658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFOD27-oZEYpl5mrt3J-PjNAC5O723zZ6lOu4LgjPorz3aNdPodFdeGayvB0YAWABrcaJuT4aN2P7eBzCwpjhX_zosgLeTEhozmeC-wu-E2wP8C8EL80PCgzYnfTeQAnvupEK1565RjA/s320/step8.jpg" border="0" /> The sweet and vinegar-ish kitchen juice needs to be further fermented for another 2 or 3 days in the bottle before using it for purposes as follows:</p><p>a. to clean toilets, sink or any drain. The liquid will help clean the drain pipes, septic tank and sewage. It's good for the environment! </p><p>b. to be used as a liquid fertiliser. The liquid must be diluted 1:1000 before used.</p><p><br />What happens when the bucket is full?</p><p>Leave it to ferment until the top becomes whitish. Remember to drain the kitchen juice everyday.</p><p>The fermentation process is like pickling onions in a jar. The organic food will not breakdown or decompose while still in the bucket. When you open the lid, the smell is sweet and vinegar-ish. </p><p>What happens when there is no more kitchen juice and the top has become whitish?</p><p>That indicates you need to transfer the content into the soil. </p><p>In existing gardens: Dig a hole or a trench approximately 20-25 cm deep and mix the content with soil. Then cover with remaining soil. The fermented compost is acidic when first dug in but neutralises after 7-10 days. Bacteria in the soil and compost will start to break down the food, and after 2-3 weeks, all the food will have decomposed.</p><p>For trees: Dig deep holes 25-30 cm deep at 60 cm intervals around the tree drip line. Bury the fermented food in the holes as above. The compost will supply your plants with a great food source and will inoculate the soil with useful bacteria for plant growth.</p><p>You can invite us to give a demostration at your house, if you want. Please contact <a href="mailto:protectenv@gmail.com">protectenv@gmail.com</a>.</p><p></p><p><br /></p>protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-68850728317809440832008-01-08T17:53:00.000+08:002008-01-08T18:02:17.894+08:00Composting Kitchen Waste is Really Easy! (Part 1)The most effective method (that we know at present) of composting organic kitchen waste is using Bokashi as a compost starter. You'll need an airtight container for the whole process. It's really easy once you know the steps.<br /><br />Bokashi is a Japanese term that means 'fermented organic matter'. It is a bran-based material that has been fermented with Biotechnology liquid product concentrate, and dried for storage. Bokashi has a pleasant (sweet-sour) smell.<br /><br />One thing to remember on how to store bokashi - store it in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight. Easy eh?protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762609421230681396.post-84389435045696436122007-11-10T14:22:00.000+08:002007-11-10T14:25:34.736+08:00Wondering What EM Technology Is All About? Read on...EM is an abbreviated designation from the term "effective microorganisms". Generally speaking, it is a technology that applies effective microorganisms. EM is not a specific type of microorganism, it is a mixture of groups of microorganisms that has a reviving action on humans, animals, and the natural environment. And, most of these microorganisms have been used in food processing and in the field of medicine.<br /><br />Its safeness has been confirmed from many years of use, and research facilities in Japan and outside have given investigative results saying that even if drank by accident, there is, in particular, no problem. Out of the many countries that are using EM, there are those that have given permission and judged that it is suitable as a beverage. And, not just in agriculture, sanitation administrations have actively made practical use of EM as well.<br /><br />EM technology branches into two methods. One method utilises microorganisms in a direct manner, and the second method involves the practical use of the by-products of EM. The former is mainly centred on the environmental fields and the primary industries of agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and so on, and the latter is mainly centred on the energy fields in manufacturing and medicine.protectenvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02537196347469991209noreply@blogger.com