Dialogue Session on Sustainable Singapore: Building a Sustainable Community
October 26, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Events, Government and Policies, Singapore
Venue: URA Auditorium, The URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Road, 5th storey Podium, Singapore 069118
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development (IMCSD) is organising two dialogue sessions to discuss the Sustainable Singapore blueprint. The first session on “Building a Sustainable Community” will be chaired by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources on 28 Oct. The second session on “Enhancing our Physical Environment” will be chaired by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development on 6 Nov.
This is a great opportunity to voice out your views on a sustainable Singapore to our ministers. For details and registration, visit the Sustainable Singapore website.
Asia Environmental News: 24 Oct 08
- Japan launches voluntary CO2 market (Reuters) – Japan recently launched a voluntary carbon market based on companies setting voluntary emission cuts.
- Hong Kong night light pollution under the spotlight (Reuters) – Environmentalists are critical of the unnecessary and wasteful practice of keeping neon signs and buildings brightly lit all night.
- New book on how Singapore achieved environmental and water sustainability (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) – A new book, Clean, Green And Blue, published by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies gives a detailed look at how Singapore achieved environmental and water sustainability in 40 years.
- China report warns of greenhouse gas leap (Reuters) – Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other state institutes have concluded that China’s greenhouse gas emission could double or more in two decades.
- Recycling food waste into biogas in Singapore (Business Times via Wildsingapore) - IUT Global Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates a bio-methanisation plant to convert food waste into biogas and compost.
- Beijing offers cash to curb capital’s pollution (Reuters) – The Beijing government will give companies who stop highly polluting production up to 2.3 million yuan, to stimulate the replacement of high-pollution industries and clear the capital’s poor air.
20 Suggestions for Sustainable Singapore
August 4, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Government and Policies, Singapore
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development (IMCSD) recently announced Singapore’s vision and initiatives for sustainable development, and is seeking public feedback and suggestions. The IMCSD is studying ways to be more sustainable in the way we Work, Commute, Live and Play. Visit the Sustainable Singapore website to find out more and give your feedback or suggestions.
In response to the call for green ideas, we came up with 20 suggestions that would help Singapore to be more sustainable. The 20 suggestions involve the following categories:
- Reduce Energy and Carbon Emissions
- Redesign, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Waste
- Reduce Water Demand and Pollution
- Sustainable Transportation
- Sustainable Food, Materials and Products
- Protecting Natural Habitats and Biodiversity
- Greener Companies and Businesses
The 20 suggestions are compiled in a report and sent to the IMCSD Secretariat. To read the full report, download it from Green Business Times.
Singapore’s Vision for Sustainable Development by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development
July 28, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Features, Government and Policies, Singapore
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development (IMCSD) will be announcing Singapore’s vision and initiatives for sustainable development at a press conference today. For a sneak preview of what to expect, visit the Sustainable Singapore website. Read more
Book: Stirring It Up by Gary Hirshberg
April 18, 2008 by Eugene
Filed under Business and Organisations, Education and Environmentalism
Gary Hirshberg is the CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, which is the largest organic yogurt manufacturer in the world. In his book, he describes how his company incorporates environmental principals and embraces sustainability, while making money at the same time. He also shares similar environmental efforts by other companies such as Whole Foods, Timberland, Wal-Mart, Patagonia, Seventh Generation, Honest Tea and Terracycle. He shows that it is possible to go green, save money and increase profits.
Borrow it from your local library or buy it from our AsiaIsGreen Bookstore.
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