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An online store for designer tote bag. We make green with style, artsy and classic. Our limited totes are unique and concept made. We also provide customised bag services. If you want to advertise your brand or spread your message, we can help you!
Address: Blk 822, Yishun St 81, #04-618, Singapore 760822
Telephone: 9188 1753 / […]

Event: Roundtable - Is Singapore Ready for Renewable Energy? »

[ July 16, 2008; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Moderator: Dr Benjamin Sovacool, Research Fellow, Energy Governance Program, Centre on Asia & Globalisation, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Speakers:

Mr David Tan, Deputy Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority
Mr Tan Tian Chong, Director, Technology Development Division, Building and Construction Authority
Mr Edwin Khew, Chairman, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
Mr Stefan Mueller, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Conergy Renewable […]

Does Singapore need a Ministry of Energy? »

The New Paper ponders recently on whether Singapore needs a new Ministry of Energy to tackle energy issues more holistically and ensure our future energy security. The article says that “energy security lies in a muddy middle zone” and “there’s no one body fully in charge”. It also suggests some ideas on what a Ministry […]

350 is the safe limit to avoid runaway climate change »

350 ppm (parts per million) is the safe upper limit for the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that we need to achieve to prevent runaway climate change. The world’s leading climate scientist, James Hansen, says: “If humanity wishes to preserve a planet similar to that on which civilization developed and to which life […]

Event: Unlocking the Potential of Solar Energy - A Bright Future for Asia »

[ July 8, 2008; 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm. ] Speaker: Mr Mike Splinter, President and CEO of Applied Materials

Venue: Conference Hall 1, Administration Building at Singapore Management University, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065

This seminar discusses the opportunities for solar energy in Asia, and the importance of technology, scale, reforms and incentives in lowering costs and improving the adoption of solar energy. More details and registration […]

Event: Geopolitics of Climate Change - Implications for South and Southeast Asia »

[ June 30, 2008; 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Speaker: Professor Sanjay Chaturvedi, Professor of Political Science and Coordinator, Centre for the Study of Geopolitics, Department of Political Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh; and Visiting Research Fellow, ISEAS

Venue: ISEAS Seminar Room II

This seminar discusses the implications of climate change, national security considerations and possible cooperation for South and Southeast Asia. For more details and registration, visit the ISEAS […]

All that glitters is not gold »

The PC Show over the weekend saw the annual ritual of mass purchase of IT products in Singapore with first-day sales of $3.5 million and $51.7 million in sales over four days. While citizens in other Asian countries gather in masses to protest about rising oil and food prices and worry about their livelihoods, Singaporeans gather in masses […]

Follow the Money »

If China’s Green Leap Forward fails for whatever reason, it won’t be because of the lack of cash. Generally speaking, it has never been better to be a clean tech entrepreneur or project developer. Investment dollars are pouring in globally from hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, multinational corporations and development banks. Take […]

Event: Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050 »

[ June 16, 2008; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Speaker: Dr Cho-Oon Khong, Chief Political Analyst, Shell International, Netherlands

Venue: ISEAS Seminar Room II

This seminar covers the scenarios developed by Shell to help it think about the future of energy. The scenarios discuss energy efficiency, clean energy technologies and the concerns about climate change, and highlight the need for policy, technology and commitment from governments, industry and society. […]

Event: Solid Waste Management in Large Cities »

[ June 25, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Speaker: Mr. N.C. Vasuki, CEO, Delaware Solid Waste Authority, USA

Venue: SEI Training Room, Environment Building, #06-00, Singapore 228231

This seminar discusses the impact of economic and population growth on infrastructure development in large cities, with a focus on the risks, challenges and costs faced in waste management. Register at the SEI website.

Recycling at Commercial Buildings and Industrial Estates »

General waste from commercial and industrial premises are collected by licensed general waste collectors and sent to the incineration plants or landfill. For commercial buildings and industrial estates with recycling programmes, recycling bins or skips are placed at certain locations and the recyclables are collected by a recycling collector (usually the recycling service is provided […]

Event: L’Organic Market - Celebrating Childhood »

[ June 14, 2008; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Venue: L’Organic, Blk 18, Unit A Dempsey Road

L’Organic is organising an outdoor market that offers organic food and products for children.

Event: The Role of Scientists in the Energy Topic »

[ June 11, 2008; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Speaker: Dr Magali Bonnier, Head, Industrial Programme Development for Energy and Chemicals, Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

This seminar discusses the role of scientists in developing alternative energy sources, and the research work of ICES in finding solutions to energy problems through its expertise in catalysis and chemical engineering. More details and registration […]

Junk Mail Opt Out »

We realised yesterday that Singapore Post (SingPost) provides an opt-out service to residents who do not wish to receive unaddressed mail in their letterbox. In the Straits Times Forum letter, “Junk mail: It’s easy to opt out“, SingPost explains that:
SingPost provides a service to residents who do not wish to receive unaddressed mail via an opt-out arrangement. However, unaddressed mail […]

Ecobox: Eco Starter Kit and Green Gift »

GO GREEN ONE BOX AT A TIME!
Starting from this World Environment Day (5 June), we are offering the Ecobox - an eco starter kit to help you make the first move and start using eco friendly products. In the Ecobox, you will find common and simple products that help you reduce energy, water, waste and chemicals. Go […]

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