Recycling plays a key part in reducing global warming and climate change.
In Singapore,
of electronic waste is generated annually.
This is equivalent to discarding
per person.
(Source: Towards Zero Waste)For a land-scarce state like Singapore, the Smart Waste Management System can be a great solution to turn waste into energy or biochar, which keeps the country cleaner and greener.
In 2017,
of food waste was generated and
The rest of it is incinerated and sent to our precious landfills.
(Source: National Environment Agency)From 1948 to 2016, Singapore’s annual mean temperatures rose at an average rate of
per decade
and the daily mean temperature are projected to increase by
Since 2007, Singapore’s energy consumption has increased by
That’s equivalent to adding $1,000 annually to the utilities bill of the average household.
(Source: National Environment Agency)Temperatures in
Singapore may hit
This will increase the demand for air-conditioning.
(Source: Centre for Climate Research Singapore)Air-conditioning is also a huge contributor to Singapore’s rising temperatures.
Just
can make a
to your energy bill.
(Source: The Straits Times)You can
with paying your bills.
Start being more sustainable by opting for paperless ways to receive and pay your bills such as through apps.
You can
and contribute to Singapore’s sustainability goals.
Monitor your household’s carbon emission and see how your carbon footprint compares to the rest of Singapore.