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Episode 11: Here, is the WHY…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by greenriders

Since GREEN RIDERS began, people have been asking us “Why?” Here, is the WHY. Thank you to everyone who’s followed and participated in this environmental video journey. In Southeast Asia and everywhere. Keep an eye out for future GREEN RIDERS events! (like one in Singapore in November!)

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Episode 10 – YO YO YOGYAKARTA!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by greenriders

We (heart) Yogyakarta! Yogyakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia is an enigma. In the heart of the world’s most populous island, one where cities like Jakarta and Surabaya are known for their near endless grit and sprawl, Jogja is clean, friendly, bikeable and teeming with student life, culture and art. It’s also home to a wealth … Continue reading »

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Episode 9 – SINGAPORE SWINGIN’!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by greenriders

A long bridge connects Malaysia to Singapore. Every day thousands of moto-mounted labourers stream across to work for the big money in Singapore and return home each night to their families in Malaysia. Crossing this bridge, Green Riders moved from the resource economy of Malaysia to the wealthy, urban culture of Singapore. Crossing this bridge, … Continue reading »

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Episode 8 – WE LOVE YOU KELAB ALAMI!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by greenriders

At the southernmost tip of Continental Asia, where Malaysia looks out over the water at the island of Singapore, is the point known as Tanjung Piai. In this region, Serina Rahman invited Green Riders to visit the community where she works and lives. Kelap Alami, or Nature Club, is a community-based program designed to empower … Continue reading »

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This Is A Rubbery! Episode 5

Posted on July 22, 2012 by greenriders

Hands up! This is a rubbery! In episode five, GREEN RIDERS go to the source and find Southeast Asia’s first rubber tree, in Kantang, Thailand. We explore the complex, rubber-made story behind this most common of materials, a story of pestilence, slavery, deep jungles, big dreams, dashed hopes and a whole lot of drippy, white … Continue reading »