Happy New Year Guys!!!
Let us start this new year with new commitment toward better environment. This time is taken from a website about
healthy lifestyle.
Lets save water and energy for the future generation by following these trip:
1. Time your shower. Keep it under 5 minutes.
2. Make it a habit not to leave the tap water running while you brush your teeth, wash your hands or even shaving.
3. Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end.
4. Reduce the quantity of water flushed by your toilet.
Washing Vegetables
5. Wash vegetables and fruits in a bowl rather than under a running tap. Use the leftover water for watering house plants.
6. Always check that you have turned the faucets off tightly after each use.
7. Check for leaks and get them fixed immediately. Dripping taps can waste up to 4 litres of water a day.
8. Turn the water off while you shampoo and condition your hair.
9. When buying new appliances, look for efficient appliances that use as little water and energy as possible.
10. Sweep down the driveway to clean it instead of hosing it down.
Open Windows For Natural Light
11. During the day, make full use of natural lighting. Open curtains and shades.
12. Remember to clean or replace air filters, as clogged ones cause the units to run longer, hence using more energy.
13. When cooking, put a lid on the saucepan or pot so the contents heat quicker and you use less energy.
14. Opt for energy saving bulbs instead of ordinary ones.
15. Smaller is better. Cooking with small appliances use less energy. For example, think toaster oven over electric oven.
16. Run your washing machine on a full load. It saves more water and energy than running two half loads.
17. Switch off appliances such as TVs, stereos and computers when not in use, instead of leaving them on standby.
18. Avoid leaving the refrigerator door open. Each minute the door is open, it takes three minutes of energy to cool down again.
Welcome reception was held @ Hortpark, Singapore's Gardening Hub. It was a great dinner under the starry sky.
On 5th and 6th, there is a parallel event held by NEA: Clean and Green Singapore, Schools' Carnival. This event basically comprises of booths showcasing the effort spent by various education institution start from primary, secondary, JC and ITE for being clean and green. It is very encouraging to see the future generation of Singapore speaking about 3R (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling), alternative energy sources, and other nature loving activites. Below are the snapshots of the event.
Composting
Eco Park solely powered by wind energy
Dynamo powered handphone battery charger inspired by dinamo powered light
Even Nokia will plant a tree under your name in Kalimantan if you recycle your handphone, any type, any brand.... battery also can..
Below are the showcase made 100% by recycled materials
This is my favourite
Today, I visited Pulau Semakau Landfill. I believe this is the only offshore landfill in the world made by closing the sea area between Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng. This was done by building 7km perimeter sand bunk. For a landfill, I can say that this will be the most beautiful landfill in the world. The best thing is that, its odour free. This can be done since no food or other organic waste can be thrown in this landfill. Only ashes and waste that are non-incinerable (e.g. pvc pipe) can be dumped here. Below are few of the pics:
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