Nov 15Yeap Transport: Steering Towards a Greener Future with SG Eco FundMost of us don’t think too deeply about school buses- they send Singapore’s schoolkids to and from school. However, Yeap Transport has a different destination in mind — a cleaner, greener school commute. As a proud recipient of the SG Eco Fund grant, this is not just about another transport…5 min read5 min read
Oct 20Fighting food waste one citrusy cleaner at a time, with EcoEnzyme!It is the year 2020. While learning how to make kombucha, Ana Zeng finds out about eco-enzymes, a substance that seemingly intersects the worlds of alchemy and fermentation. She would then make it her personal mission to learn more about eco-enzymes and share about their benefits. Eco-enzymes impressed Ana with…Sg Eco Fund4 min readSg Eco Fund4 min read
Sep 27NEWater Packaging ReimaginedOne of Singapore’s Four National Taps, NEWater has had several glow-ups since its launch at National Day Parade 2002, with its packaging getting a facelift with reusable polypropylene plastic, and paper carton in the last couple of years. As part of PUB Splash Lab 3.0, a competition aimed at engaging…4 min read4 min read
Sep 8Growing Faith in GreenIntroduction With Singapore’s ever-growing urban landscape, it’s more important than ever to stay connected with nature. Our communities play a big role in keeping the green spirit alive, to nurture and eventually pass on to future generations. Nurturing this green spirit led Pergas (Singapore Islamic Scholars & Religious Teachers Association)…3 min read3 min read
Published inSingapore Green Plan·Jul 10Turning Waste into Wonder: Composting with Soil SocialMinimising waste and maximising our resources are two roads to the same destination. While most waste reduction conversations focus on avoiding waste, making the most of our resources is a complementary solution to helping Singapore meet its green goals much sooner. One way to make the most of a resource…Compost4 min readCompost4 min read
Published inSingapore Green Plan·Jun 20Beyond fast fashion: How this thrift store in Singapore is fighting textile wasteThrifting is a fun experience because you never know what gems you might find for cheap. This “treasure hunt” style of shopping for clothing and accessories can be addicting for enthusiasts, and keeps thrifters — especially those from Generation Z — hooked on thrift stores and the unique ‘thrift style’. …Thrifting In Singapore4 min readThrifting In Singapore4 min read
May 18GreenSquare: Weaving a Textile Revolution, Stitch by Sustainable StitchIn this era of fast fashion and fleeting trends, one concerned mother’s unease with her family’s textile waste sparked a question: Why isn’t there a textile recycling service in Singapore? …3 min read3 min read
Published inSingapore Green Plan·Mar 30Food Waste Is Not Really Just WasteSingaporeans are known to be foodies, but sadly, that doesn’t mean we always finish up all our food. In 2021, Singapore generated 817,000 tonnes of food waste — enough to fill up 370 Olympic-size pools! This is 150,000 tonnes more than what we produced in 2020! Food waste does not…5 min read5 min read
Mar 24Jurong Island pond: Building flood resilience naturallyAccording to the Centre for Climate Research Singapore, the country’s annual rainfall total has increased at an average rate of 67mm for every decade from 1980 to 2019. With climate change, we can expect more frequent and intense rainstorms. …4 min read4 min read
Published inSingapore Green Plan·Mar 14Stewarding the Green Future on Campus and BeyondNTU’s sports hall, The Wave, is an engineering marvel. The walls are embedded with cooling coils, which have chilled water flowing through them. This cools the air entering the hall, and reduces the need for air-conditioners and fans. Did we mention the structure is also built out of wood? Out…4 min read4 min read
