INTRODUCTION You probably already know that Singapore has a flourishing, high-tech farming scene, which is part of our 30 by 30 goal to build up our agri-food industry’s capability and capacity to produce 30% of our nutritional needs locally and sustainably by 2030. But households can have the capability to…

In the face of the climate crisis, Singapore aims to harness sustainability as a competitive economic advantage. Under the Green Economy pillar of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, we will be seeking green growth opportunities to create new jobs and transform our industries. …

Singapore has long taken the approach of adopting innovations methodically, and its approach to becoming a net-zero city is no different. Four case studies show how an integrated approach can be used to promote greater sustainability. Every city will have a different journey to net zero, but Singapore could provide…

The convenience and allure of online shopping is great, no doubt, but unfortunately, this has led to a staggering amount of packaging waste being generated in Singapore. Polymailer or some sort of paper/plastic bag, cardboard box, bubble wrap, plastic wrap (usually)…then finally, the product you’ve ordered. …

Singapore generated some 744 million kg of food waste in 2019 — that’s equivalent to two bowls of rice per person per day! Approximately 40 per cent of our food waste came from commercial or industrial premises such as shopping centres, hotels and F&B outlets, where avoiding food waste can…

When it comes to sustainability, most restaurants throw up their hands in despair. Amidst rising overheads, manpower struggles and challenges thrown by the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability typically does not rank high on most restaurant owners’ list of concerns. …

Let’s face it, we have a packaging (one third of our domestic waste was made up of packaging) and food waste (Singapore generated 744 million kg of food waste in 2019) issue in Singapore. Buying only the amount you need is environmentally friendly and results in less waste, but it…

Global warming is causing the world’s oceans to get warmer, causing ice caps to melt. This, in turn, will lead to rising sea levels. So, what has rising sea levels got to do with Singapore? Singapore Has to Worry About Coastal Flooding? As a low-lying island city state, Singapore is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. Scientists…

“Oh man, the rain is crazy heavy today!” This is a phrase you might hear often these days, as Singapore experiences more intense storms due to climate change. Most times, our drains are able to cope with the rain we receive. However, extremely heavy rainfall — which may occur more…