TODAY: SEC launches environmental audit programme for schools
TODAY reports that the Singapore Environmental Council (SEC) has come up with a simple audit programme for schools, where students are to inspect the green efforts of the schools and submit a report, which will then be verifed. SEC hopes that this will help instill green habits in the students, as well as assist the … Read more
Coca Cola pushes recycling message in the heartlands
Over the Earth Day weekend, Coca Cola Singapore and NorthEast CDC launched their partnership to promote environmental awareness through recycling. Through this initiative, Give It Back! block parties will be organised together with the National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), where a reverse vending machine will be a fixture … Read more
TODAY: S’pore Green Labelling Scheme to be expanded into region
The Singapore Environment Council has announced plans for Singapore to cooperate with other Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) members. TODAY reports. S’pore Green Labelling Scheme to be expanded into region SINGAPORE – The Singapore Green Labelling Scheme looks set to expand into the region. Chairman of the Singapore Environment Council Isabella Loh said Singapore will cooperate with other Global … Read more
Earth Helper Induction Programme by Singapore Environment Council: 17 Dec, 2.15pm
The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has organised a volunteer induction session for this Saturday afternoon. Besides an introduction on the work that SEC does, there will be a talk on volunteerism by Green Drinks Singapore and a demonstration on terrarium-making and eco enzyme-making. Details below. Earth Helper Induction Programme Find out about the events and … Read more
Channel NewsAsia: Rationing among recommendations to tackle climate change
The Singapore Environment Council was mentioned in the press today, listing some suggestions for the National Climate Change Secretariat’s (NCCS) National Climate Change Strategy. Channel NewsAsia story below. Rationing among recommendations to tackle climate change SINGAPORE: The Singapore Environment Council has suggested rationing exercises to remind Singaporeans of the value of resources. It said these … Read more
The Singapore Environment Council’s call to action on NCCS’ National Climate Change Strategy public consultation exercise
The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) recently released this great viral video calling for Singapore residents to put in their ideas to the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) 2012 Climate Change Strategy. The public consultation exercise closes on October 14. Do have a look at the video, and submit your recommendations to http://www.nccs.gov.sg/consultation Image taken from Twm™
The Straits Times: Singapore Environment Council gets new chief
The Singapore Environment Council’s new Executive Director, Jose Raymond took office last week. The Straits Times reports. Singapore Environment Council gets new chief The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has finally found a new executive director – former journalist Jose Raymond, who was press secretary to Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan. SEC … Read more
SEC and Purple Sage collaborate on Conscious Dining Buffet Menus
Caterers Purple Sage has collaborated with the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) in their Conscious Dining Buffet Menus initiative which will be rolled out on Earth Day. For six months from 22 April, Purple Sage is offering menus serving healthy food, which use less oil, feature locally/regionally sourced ingredients, less meat with more vegetables, and does not include fried items. When any … Read more
Free screening of HOME, followed up discussion by NUS Office of Environmental Sustainability, SEC and Green Drinks
On Oct 22 (Friday), the NUS Office of Environmental Sustainability will be screening the beautiful documentary HOME, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Following the screening, a panel discussion comprising of the host, Singapore Environment Council and Green Drinks will look at ways to help alleviate the current and future situation. If you wish to attend, please register … Read more
More sustainable practices by retail stores
The Straits Times today reported that the retail sector is taking more measures to promote eco-friendly practices. Green Drinks Singapore is elated that so many of its friends and peers have been mentioned in this article. Great stuff! Eco-friendly stores chase green dollar Energy-saving lights, recyclable bags part of retailers’ green arsenal By Jessica Lim … Read more
SEC and SIMTech to launch SEA’s first carbon label
Over the weekend, Channel NewsAsia reported that Singapore Environment Council has signed an agreement with Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) to come up with a carbon label disclosing the carbon footprint of each product. Story below. S’pore to develop Southeast Asia’s first carbon label SINGAPORE: The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing … Read more
Earth: SEC Charity movie screening – 14 April, 6.30pm
In celebration of Earth Day, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is holding a charity screening of the movie Earth. The funds raised will be used for their public awareness and education programmes in schools and the community. Your support for this cause is important in encouraging and inspiring the children, and raising awareness of individuals towards … Read more
