Author Archives: Jennelle Mahone SY

About Jennelle Mahone SY

Created this blog to educate those who do not have access to "Green" information as well as to create a sustainable development component for MSYInternational. MSYInternational offers customized affordable cultural arts and educational tours to Africa. Dancers, drummers, choreographers, journalists, photographers, Green industry innovators, investors and anyone who wants to see Africa for him/herself is welcome to experience this journey to the motherland. Traveling to Africa since the late 1990s offer an insider's view of Africa. We now offer live online language classes in French, Susu (from Guinea W. Africa) and Wolof (from Senegal W. Africa). Formerly Editorial Project Manager and Executive Assistant for Essence Magazine. Previously employed with Ernst & Young, Elektra Entertainment/Time Warner and CNN. Background and present activities in journalism, dance and theatre.

GreenTech – Briquette by Briquette in The Gambia

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Jennelle Mahone SY

“WATCH ME WRITE” – LIVE EDITING ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011 Two years in the making GreenTech a  new sustainable company planted in the Senegambia region in The Gambia West Africa is up and running. Anthony Tabbal a Gambian National … Continue reading →

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Solar in The Gambia – With Educator/Eco Builder Greg P. George

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jennelle Mahone SY

One man brilliant with ideas turned one of his magnificent dreams into a fully solar equipped Eco Lodge, and he provides Solar workshops for the world community at the Marcus Garvey People Foundation in The Gambia West Africa. I will … Continue reading →

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Green Roof Workshop with GrowNYC

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Jennelle Mahone SY

MSYInternational visits Build a Green Roof Workshop with GrowNYC, Saturday, September 11, 2010 A clear and beautiful day, the sun shown brightly upon the sedum reflexum/succulent plants waiting in the wings to land a spot in their new home. In … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy In Africa

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Jennelle Mahone SY

African nations have limitless opportunities in providing solar energy to its people. Long days and effective sunlight equals Fatima, Alseny and Ethel keeping their businesses open all day if they choose. Schools having electricity all day long will allow students … Continue reading →

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2010 Natural Talent Design Competition Awards Ceremony:

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jennelle Mahone SY

July 14, 2010, MSYInternational at TRESPA: This competition among Emerging Green Builders nationwide was to design LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes projects with New Orleans’ Broadmoor neighborhood in mind as well as affordability, universal design and … Continue reading →

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What is “Green Building”?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Jennelle Mahone SY

Green building (also called green construction or sustainable building) is the act of building structures and using resources or methods that are safer for the environment. The resources used for the building’s purpose is to be efficient throughout a building’s … Continue reading →

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Green Education Tools

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jennelle Mahone SY

The goal is for all to become more knowledgeable about the Green industry Continue reading →

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