Thailand ready to be bioplastics hub

Hi all,

Please click on the title for the full article: Thailand ready to be bioplastics hub. This is very good, really hope that Thailand concentrates on the bioplastic material, as Bell already explained to us that the current Plastic manufacturing machines can be used to produce bioplastic, and that it is only the raw material that is expensive. However, with a clear government policy, and incentives, this could be really competitive, as the article mentions, Thailand has an abundance in raw material. I just hope that we do not fall into a trap of only producing certain plants for this purpose, but that they would also use waste products from other byproducts, so that we would have a win-win situation. Whats your take on that?

Alternative Energy and Fuel News:

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The Nuclear Power Resurgence: How Safe Are the New Reactors?


In my opinion, Absolutely, Nuclear plant can produce the electricity more than normal plant.

How about natural disaster in United State?

How about radioactive after cooling the reactor?

How about the nuclear waste?

"that does not mean radiation would escape, since the reactors have containment buildings and systems designed to prevent releases of radioactivity", said Russ Bell, director of new plant licensing at the industry’s Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington.

When comparing the price between nuclear powerplant and wind plant. I think the cost is very similar. Why US government don't think about how bad of their natural disasters. e.g. Hurricane Catrian, Tornado, earth quake and terrorist.

Jack May be the Only Sparrow Left!

Recognize this kind of bird? When I was a child I use to see them in front of my house, in the garden, on my roof, even saved some of their chicks when they fell from their nest. They were quite annoying though. Coming into my house building nests. My father and I chased them all the time.There use to be a lot. But! Where have all they gone?

These few months, I just realized that my house does not have any nests of "Sparrows" anymore. Then I heard some news last month (I cannot recall the certain date) that in Su-Panburi province, there were tons of sparrows lying breathless on the dry floor. According to the news, scientists said that they are dehydrated due to the overheat. 

I have discussed about this situation with one of my colleagues; she is from Ayuttaya. She said that this situation also occurs in her province. In addition, this problem does not occur only in Thailand, it is a global issue. There is another assumption and conclusion in Britain for the cause of the endangered. The study by Dr Sainudeen Pattazhy, Associate Professor of  Zoology at SN College at Kollam found that the extinction of these "house sparrows" is mainly from urbanization.

These small birds are very sensitive to mobile phone's electromagnetic radiation. Meaning that in the urban areas of countless people having cell phones, the radiation from the phone may kill the birds.

As you can see, environmental problems such as urbanization and climate change impacts these small birds a lot, more than it directly does to human. But note that every animal has its duty and role in the ecology system. Though house sparrows does not seem to have benefits to human directly, they somehow do. 

There are still living house sparrows in Thailand, not all are dead by the heat and dehydration or electromagnetic radiation. Lets be concerned about things around us. We are still lucky to be able to live and continue harming the nature lets do something else than harming. 

information from http://www.deccanherald.com/content/77210/house-sparrow-listed-endangered-species.html

see also the extinction in India http://www.indiatogether.org/2005/aug/env-sparrow.htm

Peepoople

The Peepoo is a personal single use toilet, that sanitizes human excreta shortly after defecation, preventing the faeces from contaminating the immediate and larger environment.The toilet is a high technology product for a low economy. As with the original Tetra-Pak, it uses a minimum of material while providing maximum hygiene.Recognizing consumer needs, the Peepoo is formulated from a bottom up perspective putting the user’s need first. Ergonomically designed to be easy and hygienic to use, simple and rational to produce, and thus possible to be sold to groups with the weakest purchasing power, the Peepoo offers a sanitation choice for both individuals and society at large.

The Peepoo is personal, as in personal computer; it is mobile, as in mobile phone; and micro, as in Microsoft. User-friendly and advanced, yet simple and cheap, the Peepoo offers a high degree of contemporary status.The Peepoo is personal in the sense that it can be used whenever and wherever needed. It can be used NOW, there is no need to wait for public or political action. As the Peepoo is never used, never occupied, and always clean, it allows the user complete privacy.The Peepoo can work as an every day toilet or as a complementary sanitation system at night, at work, or at school. Due to its low price, it can be used regularly at home or only when ill. It can be given as a gift.Since no investments or up-front money are needed, the use of the Peepoo does not encumber the future.

I think only we have normal idea. It can get something to help and develop sanitation. But we must do to protect disease from human distribution to environmental too.

From ; www.peepoople.com

The future of the gas station

In the future most cars will use energy from solar, wind and water. Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions will decrease.

During the years 2010-2012 automobile manufacturer plans to introduce 35 models car batteries. In the near future, these cars need charging. The problem is that we will charge car anywhere?

Electricity to charge these batteries can be made at home.If most people want the adoption of these cars,we need to have a network of Electric charge stations.

For example, Israel is a country where gas is expensive. The Better Place company has invested in electric charging stations. Car owners must pay to recharge the battery.This will reduce car prices by one-third or more. However, customers must agree to buy from manufacturers that use Better Place's battery only.

Tax breaks could help green plastics

Hi all,

I just read another good article, and I think this could be of interest to Bell: Tax breaks could help green plastics. We were just discussing this with Aii, Bell and myself over lunch yesterday, that tax incentives would really help to encourage local plastic producers to switch to bioplastic, as there is no change needed in machinery, however, raw material is still more expensive. Hopefully these proposed tax breaks will go though in Thailand, and Bell's factory can produce some of this bioplastic, will be very cool to see actually. What do you think guys? (esp. Bell :)). And hopefully such tax breaks for green products could be extended to solar panels, etc..

Better living in the Bin

Hey guys,

As we were discussing today about the Eco Town and such, I just came across this article in the Nation. Better living in the Bin. Very interesting, the way he can make use of the containers. This is a great example again for reusing something which people think is garbage, plus he makes them in such a way that they are energy efficient, and using recycled materials. In addition, this could really cater to low income families, as long as it is designed in a nice way, so that they don't feel neglected. What are you comments on this?