Green Schools Challenge 2026: Turning E-Waste into a Win

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A total of 4,003.2 kg of e-waste was successfully collected during the inaugural Green Schools Challenge: E-Waste to E-Win Recycling Competition 2026, organised by Baiduri Bank. The initiative was introduced to raise awareness among students and the wider school community about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal and recycling. Through the competition, students were encouraged to take an active role in protecting the environment while learning that electronic waste, when handled and recycled properly, can be given a new purpose instead of ending up as landfill. The competition brought together participating schools in a collective effort to reduce e-waste and promote more sustainable habits among Brunei's youth. Congratulations to Our Winners 🥇 1st Place: Sekolah Arab Belait🥈 2nd Place: St. Andrew's School🥉 3rd Place: Chung Ching Middle School The remaining participating schools were also recognised with consolation prizes for their efforts…
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UNISSA BEACH CLEANUP

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On August 20th, we teamed up with UNISSA for a beach cleanup at Serasa Beach! Everyone rolled up their sleeves, showed incredible teamwork, and managed to collect a whopping 460.3 kg of waste! Kudos to the UNISSA team for stepping up to protect our environment, local beaches, and marine life! UNISSA's students with Green Brunei Staffs after the cleanup
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ST ANGELA

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🌱 Inspiring Young Leaders for a Greener Future On 6 August 2026, Green Brunei had the pleasure of conducting a Leadership Talk at St. Angela’s School, Seria, engaging students in meaningful conversations about leadership, responsibility, and the importance of taking positive action for our environment. As part of the session, we also facilitated interactive group activities, giving students the opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and put their leadership and teamwork skills into practice. 🌿 It was inspiring to see the students actively participate, exchange perspectives, and demonstrate their enthusiasm for creating positive change within their school and community. A heartfelt thank you to St. Angela’s School, Seria for welcoming Green Brunei and providing us with the opportunity to connect with and inspire the next generation of young leaders.
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SR LABI

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🌿 Inspiring Environmental Awareness  On 6 August 2026, Green Brunei, in collaboration with Jabatan Daerah Belait, had the opportunity to conduct a school talk at Labi Primary School, Belait. The session provided a meaningful platform to raise awareness among students about current environmental challenges and explore simple, practical actions we can all take to help protect and care for our planet. 🌱 To make the session more engaging, students also took part in interactive quizzes, putting their knowledge to the test while learning more about environmental conservation and sustainability. A sincere thank you to Jabatan Daerah Belait and Labi Primary School, Belait for the collaboration and warm welcome. It was wonderful to see the students’ enthusiasm, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. We hope the session inspires them to become responsible stewards…
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Field Trip to Tropical Biodiversity Centre with Awang Semaun Secondary School

Field Trip to Tropical Biodiversity Centre with Awang Semaun Secondary School

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Discovering the heartbeat of the natural world 🍃: An excursion across Tropical Biodiversity Centre that served as a reminder of the world's vibrant canvas. On March 7th, our field trip with Sekolah Awang Semaun, involving 23 students and 3 teachers, embarked on an immersive journey delving into the earth's living treasures. 🌍 They explored an exhibition featuring a diverse array of specimens and plants, gaining valuable insights into the wonders of our planet. 🐸☘️ Awang Semaun Secondary School students listening to a presentation from the Tropical Biodiversity staff. The students walking along the jungle trail at the Tropical Biodiversity Centre. A group photo with the students. Stepping into the wild, we hoped to ignite a spark of curiosity and wonder amongst the students during this nature trip. Here's to adventures…
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Recycling Drive Collects Over 400kg of Recyclables

Recycling Drive Collects Over 400kg of Recyclables

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On 1st April 2019, Green Brunei successfully organised a recycling drive in conjunction with Global Recycling Day (18th March). Green Brunei's conservation team (comprising of Nazurah Noor and Wynona Curaming) spearheaded the drive from 2-4 PM under the National Stadium. Almost 40 people participated by giving their recyclable items. Thanks to the public's gracious support, over 400 kg of recyclables were gathered in total.   To break it down, the following were collected: 108 kg plastic bottles 335 kg paper 35 kg of e-waste, metal items and aluminum cans [caption id="attachment_1567" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A variety of recyclables classified into plastic, paper, metal and e-waste[/caption] The Daikyo Recycling Company assisted in weighing the items. They were then carried away in large trucks to be recycled. Inshallah, Green Brunei will hold regular…
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Open burning ‘a culture’ in Brunei

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OPEN burning is so common that it has become “a culture” in Brunei, despite repeated warnings and laws to deter people from burning their garbage. Dk Haryanti Pg Hj Petra, environment officer and head of Belait branch at the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRE), said officers even get threatened when they advise offenders not to practise open burning. Advisories were given to prevent open burning in all four districts, but the bad habit still occurs frequently, she told The Brunei Times. The environmental officer said open burning has already become “part of Brunei’s culture”, and most of the open burning violators were senior citizens. “It is understood that we live in a society where disposing crops and grass by burning is considered normal as our parents and their…
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