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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Condominiums and private apartments are not covered under the National Recycling Programme (NRP). But the National Environment Agency (NEA) are working with the Managing Agents and Management Councils of the condominiums and private apartments to introduce recycling programmes. Similar to the National Recycling Programme, recycling bags would be given to residents for their recyclables or […]

The National Environment Agency (NEA) has implemented the National Recycling Programme (NRP) since 2001, where recycling bags or bins are given to residents living in HDB housing estates and landed properties. These recycling bags and bins are provided by appointed recycling contractors and the recyclables are collected fortnightly under the NRP.

You can make use of […]

The public waste collection in Singapore is divided into nine sectors managed by four licensed Public Waste Collectors (PWCs) as shown below.

Pasir Ris-Tampines; Bedok; Tanglin-Bukit Merah (by Altvater Jakob Pte Ltd
Jurong (by Colex Holdings Ltd)
Clementi; City; Hougang-Punggol; Woodlands-Yishun (by SembWaste Pte Ltd)
Ang Mo Kio-Toa Payoh (by 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd)

The PWCs are responsible […]

Recycling refers to the processing of used and waste materials into new materials and products. This helps to prevent the disposal of the waste materials and reduce the use of virgin raw materials to manufacture products. Using existing waste material to manufacture products also tends to consume less energy and water resources as compared to […]

All events, big or small, use resources and have negative impacts on the environment. The planning, preparation and conducting of events tend to consume water, energy and materials, and produce waste and gas emissions. We understand that event organisers and venue managers would like to reduce their impacts on the environment and go green, but […]

Recycling programmes are common in our schools (preschools, primary, secondary and tertiary levels). Recycling bins and recyclables collection are usually provided for free by the public waste collectors who are also in charge of collecting waste from the schools.
Under the 3R Programme for Preschools, children in kindergartens and childcare centers can deposit their recyclables in […]

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The Clean Tech Revolution: The Next Big Growth and Investment Opportunity by Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder is an excellent book for all individuals and investors who are interested in clean […]

Channel NewsAsia reported the revision in the special tax on Euro-IV diesel cars announced in the Singapore Budget speech, making it cheaper to own diesel cars. Car owners can save from 32% to 56% on the special tax depending on the car’s engine capacity. This could attract more motorists to use diesel cars instead of petrol […]

What is the current status on the recycling of food waste in Singapore? Currently, a local company recycles soya bean waste, spent grains and spent yeast into animal feed. A local food waste treatment plant was also set up last year to turn food waste from food courts, hotels and factories into compost and biogas.
In addition, a local […]

We feel that it’s not necessary to be clean and spotless at all times. It’s ok to be slightly dirty, and help save water and energy or reduce the use of chemicals. You may not agree with us but we think cleanliness can be overlooked at times. It’s ok to:

Wear the same clothes for a few days and not wash them if […]

This is the time of the year when we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. This is the time of the year when we start sorting and clearing our old stuff, and start buying new stuff. We start our mass consumption in this annual ritual. Ever wonder about the stuff that we buy, use […]