Mr Michael Broadhead, organizer of EarthFest sustainability
festival, invited Earth Society to participate in the event as an Educational
partner. EarthFest was held at Marina Barrage on 26 Sep (Sat) from 11 am to 3.30
pm.
Earthfest
partnered with over 50 organizations and businesses to create a carnival that gave
people a comprehensive view of sustainability. EarthFest invited many environment
NGOs such as WWF, Sea Shepherd, Nature Society and PM Haze to set up booths
during the event to inform the participants of issues such as Climate change, Deforestation,
overfishing and biodiversity losses.
On 26
Sep, Earth Society members reached Marina Barrage at 10.30 am. We set up a booth
to showcase the issue of Deforestation in the world. Deforestation in Malaysia
and Indonesia are mainly due to palm oil plantation while Deforestation in
Brazil Amazon is mainly due to cattle ranching and the production of soya bean.
Many participants were surprised to learn that 65% of Deforestation in Brazil
Amazon is due to cattle ranching and that eating beef contributes to Deforestation
in the world.
The EarthFest carnival had a Farmers Market section where Fireflies
Health farm and Quan Fa Organic farm sold their organic vegetables to
participants. Other Green businesses such as Little Green Kitchen, Soaplah, Handmade
heros, Suka House and Brownice set up booths during the event to sell their
eco-friendly products.
