First-ever Study to Benchmark a Singapore Town’s Energy Use [Press Releases]

Singapore, 27 April 2012 – The Energy Efficiency Programme Office (E2PO) and Siemens Pte Ltd will be undertaking a first-of-its-kind study in Singapore that will offer useful insights into the energy use patterns across different sectors such as the residential, commercial, transport and info-communication sectors within a town, using Tampines as a representative town. This is part of E2PO’s initiative to promote emerging energy efficient technologies and innovation as well as the adoption of energy efficiency in Singapore.

This study will look into the energy use of a densely-populated, compact town in Singapore and assess the technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness and commercial viability of different technologies for energy reduction in Singapore. A key objective of the study is to propose systems-wide solutions that go beyond energy-efficiency measures that operate only at the individual equipment level. This can be done through better systems integration across the residential, buildings, transport and info-communication sectors. Read more

Plastic bag production ‘an environmental worry’ [News]

By Lee Jia Xin and Goh Shi Ting, The Straits Times, 27 Apr 2012.

Plastic bag production in Singapore has been singled out as an environmental worry because of the amount of crude oil it uses.

About 1.2kg of the precious resource goes into every kilogram of bags manufactured, according to a study by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research. Another problem is the amount of carbon dioxide released during the process, which contributes to global warming.

Overall, this kind of production is a cause for concern, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) told The Straits Times.

Last year, Singaporeans used about three billion plastic bags, which consume roughly 37 million kg of crude oil and 12 million kg of natural gas. SEC executive director Jose Raymond said it was focusing on reducing the number of bags wasted in Singapore, calling it a ‘troubling symptom of our shift towards a throwaway culture’. Read more

First-Movers Engage, Innovate and Co-Create with CSR 2.0

This article is contributed by Tania Ellis, author of The New Pioneers.

The transformation of the internet through new social technologies is changing the face of CSR. With Web 2.o comes CSR 2.o with new possibilities for social interaction, involvement and participation in finding innovative ways to tackle everything from individual business challenges to global problems.

Front-running companies are using the new technologies to engage stakeholders, innovate business and co-create new ideas and products in collaboration with the outside world.

Engaging stakeholders is made easy with, for example, the online ethical market place Ethical Economy, where companies get tools to live their values and build ethically significant stakeholder relations. Any company or organisation can invite friends, colleagues, suppliers or customers to give their endorsements or suggest ways to improve ethical performance. Read more

What’s the future of shipping industry? [News]

By Yvonne Chan, Channel NewsAsia, 25 Apr 2012.

“Sustainable development” is the buzzword for the future of the shipping industry, according to Mr Koji Sekimizu, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Mr Sekimizu, who is in town for the Singapore Maritime Week, spoke to Channel NewsAsia on the challenges and opportunities for the global shipping industry.

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The definition is according to the World Commission on Environment and Development’s (the Brundtland Commission) report, “Our Common Future”. Read more

Sembcorp opens its first biomass steam production plant [News]

By Lynda Hong, Channel NewsAsia, 24 Apr 2012.

Sembcorp Industries opened its first biomass steam production plant on Tuesday.

The company said it would use waste wood, as well as industrial and commercial waste, to produce steam for industries on Jurong Island.

Sembcorp’s solid waste collection business has been sending its wood waste to fuel this S$34 million woodchip steam production plant.

The company plans to add a second boiler, which will up the plant’s capacity to 60 tonnes of steam per hour in the second half of 2013.

Plans are also in the pipeline to build two new boilers — this time using industrial and commercial waste instead of woodchips.

These two boilers will add a further 140 tonnes of steam per hour. Read more

Green Marine Innovation Centre set up to support maritime R&D [News]

By Channel NewsAsia, 23 Apr 2012.

A Green Marine Innovation Centre (GMIC) will be set up to support the research and development of clean energy technologies with maritime applications.

The initiative will be driven by BW Ventures (BWV), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI).

The three organisations will work together to promote sustainable maritime-related research and development in Singapore, under a Maritime Environment and Clean Energy (MECE) Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday. Read more

Recycling has its rewards [News]

By Amanda Lee, Today, 23 Apr 2012.

More recyclable material has been collected from Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats and landed properties, according to the country’s first online recycling rewards programme.

The programme, called Grow your Recycling Incentives Now, was launched in June in landed properties in Tanjong Pagar Group Representation Constituency (GRC) and parts of Jalan Besar GRC by Veolia Environmental Services.

The programme was rolled out a month later in HDB estates in Tampines, Pasir Ris and Changi Simei, as well as in landed properties in Pasir Ris and Changi Simei.

Residents can earn redemption points for every kilogram of recyclable material collected, which can be used to redeem for retail privileges or be donated to support charitable causes.

According to Veolia Environmental Services, the amount of recyclable material collected from the HDB flats grew by over four times, from 90 tonnes in July to 365 tonnes in January. Read more

Supermarts may start charging for plastic bags [News]

By Lee Jia Xin, The Straits Times, 23 Apr 2012.

Shoppers may need to pay for plastic bags in the future, if a proposal being studied is adopted.

The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is studying ways to cut down on the excessive use of plastic bags here.

One of the options being considered is for supermarkets to start charging for plastic bags daily or on alternate days, The Straits Times has learnt.

The proposal involves provision shops too, and may also include food outlets and hawker stalls.

The study, which began this month, is expected to be concluded by June.

The findings are expected to be used to formulate a White Paper on the use of plastic bags in Singapore. Read more

Latest Green Jobs in Singapore [16 - 22 Apr 2012]

1. Senior Environmental Engineer, CPG Corporation Pte Ltd
2. Senior Officer / Assistant Head, Building & Infrastructure Solutions, Economic Development Board
3. Environmental Process Manager / Senior Environmental Engineer, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
4. Associate, Group Corporate Sustainability, HSBC Limited
5. Environmental Engineer (QRA Consultant), CH2M HILL
6. Senior Manager – ESD, Hays Specialist Recruitment Pte Ltd
7. Senior Environmental Engineer, WorleyParsons Pte Ltd
8. Manager / Assistant Manager (International Relations), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
9. Senior Manager / Manager, Corporate Development & International Relations, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd
10. QEHS Manager, Greatearth Construction Pte Ltd
11. Building & Facilities Manager (EHS), Renaissance Management Services Pte Ltd
12. Senior Development Officer (R&D Programmes Dept, Research Division), Building and Construction Authority
13. Engineer / Architect (Building Plan & Universal Design Dept / Building Plan & Policies Dept), Building and Construction Authority
14. Engineer / Senior Development Officer (Coastal & Project Management, Special Functions Div), Building and Construction Authority
15. QC Technician – Environmental Monitoring (Biotech), People Profilers Pte Ltd
16. Project Manager – Water Division, Hays
17. Process Engineer, WaterTech Pte Ltd
18. EHS Engineer – Manufacturing, Recruit Express Pte Ltd
19. Engineer (Environmental, Health and Safety), AFPD Pte Ltd
20. EHS Engineer, Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd
21. R&D Senior Scientist (Biological Processes Technical Leader), Siemens Pte Ltd
22. Senior Project Engineer, Siemens Pte Ltd
23. Sales Consultants, National Geographic Explorer
24. EHS Officer, Cimelia Resource Recovery Pte Ltd
25. Environmental Executive (HSE), GMP Group
26. Senior Officer / Manager (Standards), SPRING Singapore
27. Process Engineer (Produced Water Treatment), Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd
28. Investment Professionals (Clean Technology), EDBI Pte Ltd
29. Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM), SMM Pte Ltd
30. Research Assistant, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)
31. Senior Engineer (SmartGrid Projects), SP PowerGrid Ltd

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38 blocks in Jurong East to undergo HDB’s sustainable upgrading programme [News]

By Monica Kotwani, Channel NewsAsia, 21 Apr 2012.

Some 3,200 flats in Jurong East will be going green in a makeover that aims to introduce eco-friendly features into the estate.

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) said the pilot project under its Greenprint programme will help to slash energy usage in common areas by some 30 per cent.

It is a much needed face-lift for the Jurong East Street 21 neighbourhood, using sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions.

Under HDB’s Greenprint programme, 38 blocks of flats will be the first existing HDB neighbourhood to try out several green initiatives. The project is a key initiative under HDB’s “Roadmap to Better Living”, introduced late last year. Read more

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