The Straits Times: A giver, naturally
Past President of the Nature Society (Singapore) Dr Geh Min was today featured in The Straits Times‘ The Monday Interview. In it she talks about Bukit Brown and the need for a far more integrated and extensive network of consultation and more trust and respect between government and civil society. A giver, naturally Eye surgeon Geh … Read more
The Straits Times: Electric vehicle trial set to start in June
The Straits Times reported today that the first fleet of five Mitsubishi i-MiEVs has been delivered to Singapore and the electric vehicle (EV) trial will start in June. The article is in full below. The Straits Times: Electric vehicle trial set to start in June The electric vehicle trial is expected to be plugged in … Read more
The Straits Times: Three ways to help turn every day into Earth Day
The Straits Times today reported three fresh approaches that Singaporeans could adopt to lead a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Namely, they are reducing food wastage, increasing local food biodiversity and engaging in urban farming and agriculture practices i.e. rooftop farming. The article is in full below. The Straits Times: Three ways to help turn every day … Read more
The Straits Times: Eco-city can be model for others
The Straits Times reported that SM Goh Chok Tong has lauded the progress by in Tianjin, China, and said this could mean the development of even more sustainable cities in China and beyond. The article is in full below. The Straits Times: Eco-city can be model for others The progress made by the Sino-Singapore Eco-City … Read more
The Straits Times: Most say no go to waste cooking oil for vehicles
The Straits Times posted recently that there is low demand in Singapore for biodiesel made from used cooking oil. Biodiesel is an environmentally-friendly fuel, burning cleaner than normal fuel with less harmful emissions. It is not made from crops, unlike other biofuels, which could be used to feed people. The article is in full below. … Read more
The Straits Times: Protecting S’pore marine environment ‘still a priority’
The Straits Times posted today that marine environmental protection is important in Singapore in order to continue the sustainable growth of the marine industry. The article is in full below. The Straits Times: Protecting S’pore marine environment ‘still a priority’ Singapore is committed to protecting the marine environment in order to promote the sustainable … Read more
The Straits Times: Singapore inventor to send 100 Eco-ffins
Seen in The Straits Times – A story about a man sending eco coffins to Japan. The eco coffin is a wonderful sustainable alternative to hardwood coffins, and a fantastic invention. Singapore inventor to send 100 Eco-ffins PLANS are under way for a Singaporean inventor to ship at least 100 of his environmentally-friendly coffins to … Read more
The Straits Times: Energy-saving tips just a click away for schools
The Straits Times reported on 25 March 2011 (Friday) that the “South West Energy Efficiency ‘Cool’ Guide for Schools” Internet guide has helped 47 schools save up to 300,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in six months. The full story below. The Straits Times: Energy-saving tips just a click away for schools ENERGY-EFFICIENT measures and practices … Read more
The Straits Times: Singapore firms ‘lagging in sustainability reporting’
The Straits Times today reported that while Singapore companies have been behind in sustainability reporting, the SGX has taken a step in a right direction by issuing guidelines on such reporting. This encourages Singapore companies to meet international standards of sustainability reporting which might, in the process, help more businesses become more sustainable. The article … Read more
The Straits Times: Self reliance on water supply by 2061
The Straits Times published a short article in accordance with World Water Day 2011 activities that were held at the Marina Barrage. The article is in full below. 20 March 2011, Sunday: Self reliance on water supply by 2061 SINGAPORE’S water supply will be sufficient for the nation’s needs by 2061 even if there is … 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
Time for Singapore to relook its recycling habits!
The Straits Times’ Grace Chua urges that we reassess our recycling efforts and suggests ways to improve the system. Recycling: Time to get our act together Singapore has First World technology but Third World attitudes By Grace Chua THE cost of recycling in Singapore may go up, as a result of the National Environment Agency’s (NEA’s) review … Read more
