Biji-biji Initiative

Biji-biji Initiative logo
Product typeUpcycling, art installation, educational workshops
OwnerRashvin Pal Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Zoe Victoria
CountryMalaysia
TaglineWe make things

Biji-Biji Initiative is a Malaysian an environmental based social enterprise company that provides a range of up-cycling[1] and art installation services.[2][3] Biji-biji Initiative activities are in the fields of

  • green technology
  • sustainability consultancy
  • design & fabrication
  • ethical fashion
  • skills education

Currently its operations are based at two open workshops in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur[4] and a factory in Klang, Selangor.

Background

Biji-Biji was formed in December 2012, beginning by tackling environmental issues through up-cycling and repurposing waste into gifts and products. Biji-Biji opened their first Open Workshop in Jalan Sungkai, off Jalan Ipoh in 2013. The main activities done is woodworking and metalworking. Later in 2015, a second Open Workshop was opened at Jalan Nangka, off Jalan Ipoh. The main activities in this workshop are electronics, stitching and tailoring.[5] Besides that, Biji-Biji also practices open source ideas, which is idea and information sharing.[6][full citation needed] Biji-biji will be basing its operations from a public friendly maker-space from May 2017 in Publika, Kuala Lumpur.

Collaborations

  1. Biji-biji x Ecoworld

Property developer Eco World Development Group Berhad (Ecoworld) collaborated with Biji-biji Initiative to organise Ecofestival at Ecoworld's Eco Sky project site in Jalan Ipoh to spread awareness on “upcycling” through various art installations in the hope to shed light on upcycling as a way to create a positive difference for the environment.[7][8]

2. Biji-biji x C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd

3. Biji-biji x Urbanscapes

iM4U with the help of Biji-biji Initiative and Do Something Good kickstarted the iM4U Green Team at Urbanscapes 2013, MAEPS Serdang.[9] Biji-biji Initiative collaborated with other international and local artists to produce art installation at Urbanscapes 2014.[10]

4. Biji-biji x Publika

Biji-biji Initiative and other local artists collaborated for Publika Lantern Installation which uses recycled water cooler bottles controlled by electronics as to celebrate Chinese New Year in Publika Boulevard, Kuala Lumpur.[11]

5. Biji-biji x Art for Grabs

Biji-biji took part in KL Art for Grabs Festival 2015 by showcasing their retail bags made from rejected seat belts.[12]

6. Biji-biji x Ministry of Youth and Sports

Biji biji collaborated with Ministry of Youth and Sports in becoming one of the mentors under the newly revamped Rakan Muda programme - a programme to develop the youths of Malaysia.[13][14]

7. Biji-biji x Pernod Ricard

Biji-biji collaborated with Pernod Ricard Malaysia in producing Brightboxes to be donated to Yayasan Nanyang for the Nepal earthquake victims.[15][16]

8. Biji-biji x Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia

Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia collaborated with various parties including Biji-biji in creating a platform called ‘Donate Your Idea’[17]

References

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  2. ^ "Biji Biji Initiative". BFM: The Business Radio Station. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
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  7. ^ "Making new from old - Focus | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  8. ^ "Developer collaborates with social enterprise to hold festival that promotes upcycling - Focus | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  9. ^ Urbanscapes 2013, 2013-12-21, retrieved 2017-01-11
  10. ^ Adrina (2014-12-08). "#Urbanscapes2014: Getting Lost In The World Of Creative Arts & Music". Hype.my. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  11. ^ "Festive lanterns get an artistic twist in the hands of local artists - Frame Up | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  12. ^ "The KL Alternative Bookfest 2015 and Art For Grabs - News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  13. ^ "Making money out of waste material - Nation | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  14. ^ #FBP2015 - Biji Biji Initiative, 2015-05-19, retrieved 2017-01-11
  15. ^ "Gift of light ... in bottles - Community | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  16. ^ "BottledHope". www.bottledhope.com.my. Archived from the original on 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  17. ^ Inovasi, Yayasan (2013-07-15), RTM1 - Selamat Pagi 1Malaysia - Donate Your Idea, retrieved 2017-01-11