green move benefits many
by：Taohan
2020-02-07
There was a concentrated air in the room as several women focused on the work of sewing machines while another woman carefully measured and cut the materials to be sewn.
The final products such as bags, bags and mats are all eyes --
Not only because of their color, but also because they are unusual materials made of discarded banners and colored flags.
Recycling sacks project (
Keita)
Is the community effort of the municipal council of Petaling Jaya (MBPJ)
Local residents under the urban poverty eradication programme (
Program Pembasmian Kemiskinan Bandar or PPKB).
Projek Karung Kitar currently lists 20 products that women can make, including small and large shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags, wallets and document organizers.
According to the size and customization, the price of the shopping bag is between 4 and 9 yuan per piece.
This was proposed by the community services and human capital development section under MBPJ\'s social development department.
The core group of seven women produced products on weekdays from ten o\'clock A. M. to four o\'clock P. M. in the community income-generating activity center (
Pusat Aktiviti Penjanaan Pendapatan Komuniti)
The Taiman Prince hypermarket and Lembah state in PPR.
\"The project started in 2014 with activities for clothing and homemade food, but orders are rare due to competition and lack of experience for women.
\"But we found our place in the recycling bag project because there are no similar projects elsewhere in Malaysia.
\"The women here like it --
Project coordinator Norain Adam said: \"Time Housewives can focus on their children and enjoy a sense of community while they work and earn money to support their families . \" And added that they were paid according to the quantity of items produced. Norain (left)
Team member Mohana Sunthari Munisamy showed some shopping bags and products that were recycled from abandoned banners and colored flags.
The upcycling project currently lists 20 products that women can make, including shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags and document organizers, she said.
\"The bag is durable and waterproof because of the materials used.
\"The weight of this big bag can reach 30 kg,\" she said . \" A carrier can be customized, including pipes, zippers and signs, she added.
\"The prices of these items are very affordable, the cheapest is the RM3 coin bag, and the most expensive is the RM35 handbag,\" Norain said . \".
Shopping bags are supplied to MBPJ for Council events, and Kelana Jaya Traders Association and Damansara Jaya senior citizens club are also sold through cooperation agreements.
Norain said the project\'s sales in the second half of last year were 166 yuan, compared with so far this year. Mohd Azizi (left)
Take a closer look at how the community revenue generating activity center produces upgraded products.
Datuk Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain, mayor of Petaling Jaya, is proud of the recycling bag project to obtain the patent of Malaysia Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO).
\"It also received two cash awards totaling yuan at the Selangor Civil Service Innovation Commission ceremony, namely, the Social Innovation category (Creation)
\"This is the best hybrid project,\" he said during a visit to the event center . \".
\"There are a number of benefits to upgrading projects that convert waste materials into available products.
\"It allows housewives to earn income, reduce the use of plastic bags, reduce waste in landfill sites, and thus benefit the environment,\" he added . \".
Mohd Azizi said that about 600 tons of garbage were sent to landfill sites every day, including banners and flags. To this end, the council had to pay a tip of at least 25 yuan per ton.
\"MBPJ collected about 32,600 banners and flags last year.
\"It was not until June that the number rose to 44,650.
The recycling bag project currently lists 20 products that women can make, including small and large shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags, wallets and document organizers.
\"MBPJ provides banners and flags for the project-most of them are illegal, although some have expired advertising licenses,\" he said . \" He added that if more MBPJ is needed in the future, they will be obtained from the neighboring Parliament.
Mohd Azizi said it is planned to expand the project to PKNS apartment in Jalan PJS 2C/14 and Dewan Jalan Medan 12 in Jalan PJS 3/14
\"We also hope to promote and sell these bags in Laundromat, supermarket and other stores next year,\" he said . \".
For orders and details, please call 03-7 956 0203/012252 4045/ 012-
338 7785 or visit www. ppkbmbpj.
The final products such as bags, bags and mats are all eyes --
Not only because of their color, but also because they are unusual materials made of discarded banners and colored flags.
Recycling sacks project (
Keita)
Is the community effort of the municipal council of Petaling Jaya (MBPJ)
Local residents under the urban poverty eradication programme (
Program Pembasmian Kemiskinan Bandar or PPKB).
Projek Karung Kitar currently lists 20 products that women can make, including small and large shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags, wallets and document organizers.
According to the size and customization, the price of the shopping bag is between 4 and 9 yuan per piece.
This was proposed by the community services and human capital development section under MBPJ\'s social development department.
The core group of seven women produced products on weekdays from ten o\'clock A. M. to four o\'clock P. M. in the community income-generating activity center (
Pusat Aktiviti Penjanaan Pendapatan Komuniti)
The Taiman Prince hypermarket and Lembah state in PPR.
\"The project started in 2014 with activities for clothing and homemade food, but orders are rare due to competition and lack of experience for women.
\"But we found our place in the recycling bag project because there are no similar projects elsewhere in Malaysia.
\"The women here like it --
Project coordinator Norain Adam said: \"Time Housewives can focus on their children and enjoy a sense of community while they work and earn money to support their families . \" And added that they were paid according to the quantity of items produced. Norain (left)
Team member Mohana Sunthari Munisamy showed some shopping bags and products that were recycled from abandoned banners and colored flags.
The upcycling project currently lists 20 products that women can make, including shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags and document organizers, she said.
\"The bag is durable and waterproof because of the materials used.
\"The weight of this big bag can reach 30 kg,\" she said . \" A carrier can be customized, including pipes, zippers and signs, she added.
\"The prices of these items are very affordable, the cheapest is the RM3 coin bag, and the most expensive is the RM35 handbag,\" Norain said . \".
Shopping bags are supplied to MBPJ for Council events, and Kelana Jaya Traders Association and Damansara Jaya senior citizens club are also sold through cooperation agreements.
Norain said the project\'s sales in the second half of last year were 166 yuan, compared with so far this year. Mohd Azizi (left)
Take a closer look at how the community revenue generating activity center produces upgraded products.
Datuk Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain, mayor of Petaling Jaya, is proud of the recycling bag project to obtain the patent of Malaysia Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO).
\"It also received two cash awards totaling yuan at the Selangor Civil Service Innovation Commission ceremony, namely, the Social Innovation category (Creation)
\"This is the best hybrid project,\" he said during a visit to the event center . \".
\"There are a number of benefits to upgrading projects that convert waste materials into available products.
\"It allows housewives to earn income, reduce the use of plastic bags, reduce waste in landfill sites, and thus benefit the environment,\" he added . \".
Mohd Azizi said that about 600 tons of garbage were sent to landfill sites every day, including banners and flags. To this end, the council had to pay a tip of at least 25 yuan per ton.
\"MBPJ collected about 32,600 banners and flags last year.
\"It was not until June that the number rose to 44,650.
The recycling bag project currently lists 20 products that women can make, including small and large shopping bags, coin wallets, pencil cases, wallets, shoe bags, wallets and document organizers.
\"MBPJ provides banners and flags for the project-most of them are illegal, although some have expired advertising licenses,\" he said . \" He added that if more MBPJ is needed in the future, they will be obtained from the neighboring Parliament.
Mohd Azizi said it is planned to expand the project to PKNS apartment in Jalan PJS 2C/14 and Dewan Jalan Medan 12 in Jalan PJS 3/14
\"We also hope to promote and sell these bags in Laundromat, supermarket and other stores next year,\" he said . \".
For orders and details, please call 03-7 956 0203/012252 4045/ 012-
338 7785 or visit www. ppkbmbpj.
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