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, Green Future Solutions came up with 20 suggestions that would help Singapore to be more sustainable. The 20 suggestions include:

Reduce Energy and Carbon Emissions

1. Promote SEE Energy Management for the Industry and Building Sector

2. Encourage Building Owners to Reduce Lightings at Night

3. Work Towards a Four National Switches Energy Strategy

4. Set Mandatory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Portfolio Standards

Redesign, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Waste

5. Encourage Educational and Practical Opportunities on Redesign

6. Set Targets for Reducing Packaging

7. Introduce an Incentive Scheme for BYOB

8. Introduce a National Waste Reuse Database

9. Provide a National Food Matching Service

10. Set up Community Recycling Centers with Comprehensive Waste Collection

Reduce Water Demand and Pollution

11. Encourage Rainwater Harvesting for Non-Potable Usage

12. Introduce Data Collection for Marine Waste

Sustainable Transportation

13. Include Carsharing and Bikesharing in the Public Transportation System

14. Set Clear Guidelines to Promote Cleaner Cars

Sustainable Food, Materials and Products

15. Encourage Urban Agriculture

16. Promote Local or Ecolabelled Food, Materials and Products

Protecting Natural Habitats and Biodiversity

17. Establish Mandatory Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Reviews

18. Strengthen the Protection of Marine Habitats and Biodiversity

Greener Companies and Businesses

19. Introduce Green Certification for SMEs

20. Develop More Green Resources for Companies

The 20 suggestions are compiled in a report and sent to the IMCSD Secretariat. To read the full content: Download Suggestions for Sustainable Singapore (72.45 KB).

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