Environment Protection & Education Hub (EPEHub)

EPEHub is built to be a platform of education in sustainable living and is managed by Green Ambassadors, our USM student volunteers.

Building design of EPEHub

EPEHub is decorated with bamboo fences, decorative banner and Eco bricks, where each design portrays their own meaningful objectives.

Bamboo fences

Bamboo naturally have a straight and sturdy structure that symbolizes honest (straight) character, without bias.
The hollow structure of bamboo reminds us to be humble, modest, depicting that although the structures is strong, philosophically, we need to be open to new and good teachings to fill us inside.

EPEHub building

Interlock bricks floor

This design enables water to passthrough the floor, allowing the rainwater to return to the ground instead of going into drains and sewage.

Insulated roof with elevated roof height difference

The insulated roof act as a protective barrier to repel the heat from the sun while the roof design help to improve the ventilation, allowing the building to remain cool.

Eco bricks furniture

The use of Eco bricks is an eco-friendly alternative to reduce plastic to build furniture.

Eco bricks are plastic bottles packed with non-recyclable plastic packaging to a set density.

Eco bricks prevent plastic waste from disrupting the ecosystem where plastic breaks down into tiny pieces (microplastics) and contaminates the land, air and soil.

Activities by EPEHub department

EPEHub set-up

Other than the physical structure built by finances and assistance from Tzu Chi Penang and GAs, the EPEHub is lovingly decorated with bamboo fences and banners.

Plogging activity

The plogging events in USM campus aim to educate and nurture participants on environmental awareness, global cleanliness and sustainability. This event also encourages healthy lifestyles whereby participants collect rubbish while jogging. Plogging helps ensure a cleaner and safer environment while motivating participants to rethink their consumption habits.