AEON CO. (M) BHD. recently kicked off its Environment Day celebrations at the eco-friendly AEON AU2 Shopping Centre. The celebration was held in conjunction with the internationally recognized World Environment Day which falls on 5 June 2009.

As one of the companies pushing for greener initiatives in Malaysia, AEON was very keen on celebrating this important day together with surrounding members of the community. The main objective for conducting this event was to create awareness and educate the local community on the importance of preserving the environment for future generations, in turn fulfilling AEON’s commitment as a good corporate citizen.

The main attractions at the event were the gigantic indoor eco-tunnel and the magnificent chandelier made of recycled plastic materials. Customers could walk into the indoor eco tunnel where they could learn about various facts and tips on how to preserve the environment. The chandelier that was constructed out of recycled plastic material was set up as an inspirational piece to spectators on the hidden potential of ordinary recyclable material and how it could be used to create works of art.

Customers attending the event were treated to a spectacle of fun-filled activities and events which included Documentary Screening, Eco Quiz & Games, Angklung Performance, Live Band Performance and Organic Cooking Demonstrations. During the event, children from Krista Kindergarten (Bukit Antarabangsa, Taman Cendana & Taman Setiawangsa) charmed their way into the audiences’ hearts with their charming performance that depicted their love for Mother Nature.

AEON would like to thank the following partners for their contributions towards making this event such a success – Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (for contributing 150 bunga raya potted plants), BECOME (for promoting reusable bags), Panasonic (for promoting energy-saving plasma TVs), LG (for promoting energy saving bulbs), Zenxin Agriculture Sdn Bhd (for promoting organic products), Tansam Farm (for providing a variety of potted plants), Weiner (for creating awareness on bio-waste fertilizer), Total Esthetics Unique (for promoting fiber roofs), WWF Malaysia (for organising eco-awareness activities), Why Not Organic Product (for promoting organic products), MELSOM& YUAN Studia (for promoting biodegradable product rice base), Platinum Logistic (for promoting energy-saving bicycles and motorcycles) .