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🍴 It’s a zero-waste cook-off! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳To wrap up our 3-day Waste to Taste: Zero-Waste Cooking Programme, instructors from IBTE and PPB went head-to-head in a friendly showdown using everything from root to stem! 🌿🫜🥕 A photo from day 1: Chef Wardah(left) and Chef Farina(right) demonstrating a sustainable and zero waste cooking ingredients. Culinary Instructors replicating Thung thong(The Golden Pouch) demonstrated by Chef Wardah. Both teams showed amazing creativity and teamwork – turning kitchen scraps into impressive dishes that wowed our judges. 🥳 Big congratulations to IBTE for taking the win!👏 And well done to PPB for putting up a great effort – you were amazing too! A photo from day 3: Contestants unwrapping their "mystery black boxes" as part of their test. Certificate awarded to one of the constestants from…

From September 2024 to February 2025, Green Brunei embarked on an ambitious and transformative journey to restore one of the nation’s most vital ecosystems—the peat swamp forests. Funded by the prestigious ASEAN Blue Innovation Challenge, organised by UNDP Indonesia, ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Government of Japan, this initiative marked a significant step forward in environmental conservation and climate action in Brunei Darussalam. Why Peat Swamp Restoration Matters Peat swamp forests are among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. They act as natural carbon sinks, storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and helping to mitigate climate change. These unique habitats are also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, many of which are endangered or endemic to the region. However, peat…

On 9th December 2024, Green Brunei, in collaboration with Majlis Kesejahteraan Masyarakat, organised a beach clean up activity at Muara Beach. The aim of this activity is to contribute to the cleanup of the beach and raise awareness about environmental cleanliness and sustainability. A total of 30 volunteers participated in this effort. We would also like to thank @jastre.bn for supporting this event! Participants warming up before the start of activity. Some of the participants during the beach cleanup activity. Together We Can Make a Difference – Clean the Beaches, Protect Our Oceans, and Preserve Nature for Future Generations!

On 24th November, 43 students from Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan collaborated with Green Brunei for a beach cleanup campaign at Muara Beach! MSPSBS Students warming up before the start of activity. The students worked together to collect trash along the shore and even weighed the bags themselves, which totaled to 117.2 kg! Some of the students during the beach cleanup activity. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to @jastre.bn for their never-ending support in our beach cleaning endeavours! Let's continue working together to protect our beautiful beaches and keep our environment clean! A group photo with the students.

On 12th November, Brunei Methanol Company, in collaboration with Green Brunei, conducted a tree planting event at Berakas Forest Reserve, which was also accompanied by students from IBTE! Together, we successfully planted 100 trees! Contributing to a greener and more sustainable future! We’d also like to thank @forestry.brunei for guiding participants during the planting activity and providing ongoing support for our tree planting initiatives. BMC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jesús Enrique Mora Marín, delivering a welcoming speech. BMC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jesús Enrique Mora Marín, presents a sapling to the Guest of Honour Yang Mulia Hajah Martinah binti Haji Tamit, Director of the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreational (JASTRe) (above) followed by another presentation of a sapling to His Excellency Maeda Toru, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to…

On 11th December 2024, Green Brunei, in collaboration with Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd, organised a coastal cleanup as well as tree planting activity at Taman Rekreasi Peranginan Pantai Lumut, in conjunction with Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd’s 55th anniversary. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal to protect Brunei’s beaches and mitigate climate change. It also engaged the community in hands-on conservation efforts while educating participants on the harmful effects of non-biodegrable waste. A total of 200 volunteers participated, including Brunei LNG staff. There were a total of 26 bags of trash collected, weighing 165.5 kg all together. Not only that, 55 saplings were planted by the volunteers. We would also like to thank @jastre.bn and @forestry.brunei for their constant support in this event! One of the Brunei LNG…

On 10th November, as part of the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024, Green Brunei collaborated with the European Union for a river cleanup at Kampong Ayer. Volunteers warming up before the start of the river cleanup activity. A total of 146 volunteers, including students, invited guests, and Green Brunei committee members, collected over 1,300 kg of waste in designated zones. This initiative supports Brunei’s National Climate Change Policy and the European Green Deal, promoting youth awareness and climate action through hands-on participation. Volunteers during the River Cleanup Activity. We sincerely thank the Ministry of Development, especially the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation and the Public Works Department; the Ministry of Home Affairs, particularly the Fire and Rescue Department and Brunei-Muara District Office; the Ministry of Education; and @rswservicessdnbhd for their invaluable…

On 1 November, Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd (BMC) held the Beach Cleanup Campaign as part of their corporate social responsibility activities at Tanjung Batu Beach, Muara, and Ambassador Maeda joined the campaign. Ambassador Maeda, together with other invited guests, BMC employees and volunteers, collected over 960kg of litters in the beach cleanup. Japan is working towards achieving “the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision” that was launched at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, which aims to reduce additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050. We hope this beach cleaning raises awareness of the marine litter problem in Brunei as well. A group photo with Ambassador Maeda together with other invited guests, BMC employees and volunteers. PHOTO BY THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN BRUNEI

On 23rd October, Green Brunei conducted an educational talk to 24 students at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), which focused on the importance of proper e-waste management in Brunei. 🌍💡 Green Brunei Committees presenting about our initiatives. The session provided insights into the environmental and health impacts of e-waste, current management practices in Brunei, and recommendations for improvement. It concluded with an engaging Q&A and interactive quiz session. ✨ A group photo with the students from UTB.

On 10th October, Expro, in collaboration with Green Brunei, successfully planted 50 trees at Sungai Penyatang, Tutong. One of the Expro members during the tree planting activity. We'd also like to thank @forestry.brunei for their constant support in our tree-planting initiatives. Every tree we plant is a step toward restoring the area's lush greenery. Together, let's keep Brunei green and thriving! A group photo with the members of Expro.