Environment
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Environment30 Jul 2025
Mangroves: Shelter, Shield, and Social Space
In the 19th century, mangrove forests made up a substantial part of Singapore’s landscape, covering 13% of the country’s total land area. Today, mangroves are only found in small patches in Sungei...
Sabrina Binte Hardy
8 min read
Environment15 Jul 2022
Making A Plastic-Lite Society A Reality
From mid-2023, major supermarkets in Singapore will be required to charge at least 5 cents for a disposable carrier bag. The rationale goes beyond the need to reduce single-use plastic waste; producing plastic bags itself is resource-intensive. Reports suggest that approximately 37 million kilograms (kg) of crude oil and 12 million kg of natural gas have gone into the production of three billion plastic bags, all of which were used by Singapore residents in a year.
Sofiah Jamil
9 min read
Environment15 Jul 2019
Refusing a Culture of Convenient Consumption
Environmental sustainability in Singapore is increasingly contradictory. Although globally known for its clean streets and greenery, it has become commonplace to see the streets being cleaned and trees pruned – often times not by Singaporeans themselves. Additionally, despite the immense societal concern on the effects of climate change, most people believe that government action is more important than individual climate action1. It is clear that, while Singapore prides itself with top-down environmental systems and technical capacities, its ability to influence societal behaviours and actions is still less than desired.
Sofiah Jamil
7 min read
Environment15 Oct 2018
Reflections of An Aspiring Eco-Warrior
Extremist. Annoying. And my personal favourite, environmental salafist. These are just some of the charges that have been levelled against me ever since I've started on my personal crusade to be more eco-conscious and environmentally friendly.
Siti Hazirah Mohamad
8 min read