Introduction 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) to start the Pergas Green Space, with the aim to strengthen community bonds and spread awareness on environmental issues. The set up of Pergas Green Space was made possible with support from the SG Eco Fund, which supports projects that promote envir ..read more

An ambassador from Yeap Transport sharing the different parts of an electric bus, and how it’s different from conventional buses Most 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 company; it is a story of one SME (small-medium enterprise) pushing for a big environmental change. A Green Shift on School Routes Three years back, Yeap Transport — primaril ..read more

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. EcoEnzyme Workshop with Youth Corp at GUILD in June 2023. Ana is in yellow! Image Credit: EcoEnzyme Learning Studio Eco-enzymes impressed Ana with their ability to enrich the soil of her homegrown plants. Ana recalls the first potatoes she grew in soil nourished with eco-enzymes “tasting like chestnuts” — sweet ..read more

The ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ is a concept familiar to those in the environmental sustainability circle, but how do we introduce children to this idea, and teach them environmental ethics from a young age? This question was what inspired Maggie Lee, a full-time conservationist, to create a children’s book series “Champs for Our Environment.” “The idea of a fable seemed like a natural solution, since morals can be easily picked up by children through fairy tales such as The Three Little Pigs (hard work and diligence pay off) and the Tortoise and the Hare (slow and steady win the race),“ say ..read more

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. EcoEnzyme Workshop with Youth Corp at GUILD in June 2023. Ana is in yellow! Image Credit: EcoEnzyme Learning Studio Eco-enzymes impressed Ana with their ability to enrich the soil of her homegrown plants. Ana recalls the first potatoes she grew in soil nourished with eco-enzymes “tasting like chestnuts” — sweet ..read more

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. EcoEnzyme Workshop with Youth Corp at GUILD (June 2023). Ana is in yellow! Image credit: EcoEnzyme Learning Studio Eco-enzymes impressed Ana with their ability to enrich the soil of her homegrown plants. Ana recalls the first potatoes she grew in soil nourished with eco-enzymes “tasting like chestnuts” — sweet a ..read more

One 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 youths on water issues and instilling positive behavioural change, students from Singapore’s five polytechnics embarked on a mission to reimagine the packaging for NEWater. The programme challenged young minds to think outside the box and explore new eco-friendly, cost-effective and creative ..read more

Introduction 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) to start the Pergas Green Space, with the aim to strengthen community bonds and spread awareness on environmental issues. The set up of Pergas Green Space was made possible with support from the SG Eco Fund, which supports projects that promote envir ..read more

According 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. Singapore adopts a stormwater management strategy that includes ensuring adequate drainage for new developments, continual drainage improvement as well as implementing flood protection measures. Jurong Island is one of the locations in Singapore that has low-lying areas and coastlines, and houses critical infrastructures required for our energy security an ..read more

The global demand for green solutions is expected to grow, presenting new business opportunities for startups, enterprises and corporates ENVIRONMENTAL sustainability has become a top global agenda in recent years. Governments are looking to enact policies and strengthen their mitigation measures for climate change even as they continue to drive economic development. This growing momentum towards sustainability is particularly important in Singapore and the rest of South-east Asia, where the impact of climate change is expected to rapidly intensify. Launched last year, the Singapore Green Pla ..read more