Office of Environmental Sustainability

Chinese New Year Charitable Recycling - Thank You For Recycling With Us!

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:58:00 EDT

Hoping to do your part in saving mother earth? You have done well this recent Chinese New Year!

The Annual ‘Charitable Recycling’ drive for Chinese New Year has ended with immense success! With your support, we have collected 647kg of clothes and numerous electronics, raising a total of $657.60 for the needy residents of the Southwest district.

We would like to thank all donors and volunteers for contributing to the success of this event, and do look out for our future Charitable Recycling drives! Your support will be greatly appreciated!"

Thank you!

Be part of Earth Hour's "I Will If You Will" Challenge: Join NUSSUSAVE Walking Challenge (18 - 22 Mar)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:27:00 EDT

As part of Earth Hour’s “I Will If You Will” challenge, NUSSU SAVE (Students Against Violation of the Earth) is issuing a challenge to the NUS community – if there are 1000 pledges to walk for a day, we will host a FREE BIKE DAY for everyone! We will provide bicycles for free borrowing in campus.

The walking challenge will be in the week (18th – 22nd March) leading up to Earth Hour 2013 (23rd March). So get out in your comfortable shoes: to exercise, to save time, to reduce carbon emissions! Watch the video teaser here!

During that week, pass by any of our signposts along these routes:
Route 1: UTown bus stop to outside present Natural History Museum
Route 2: Arts to YIH – sheltered way (pass by Chinese Library)
Route 3: Kent Ridge MRT to Science (pass by Starbucks at Medicine)
Remember the signpost codes, and PLEDGE your commitment here! We will verify the code, and there will be 30 lucky winners for movie tickets! You can pledge more than once.

In addition, SAVE will organize a movie screening with post-screening discussion. The movie screenings will be “Story of Bottled Water”, “Story of Stuff” and “Story of Electronics”.

Venue: Yusof Ishak House (YIH) Student Lounge
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Date: 22nd March 2013
For synopsis, please visit here!

For more details, please refer to www.facebook.com/nusfightsclimatechange.com!
For enquiries, please email nussu.save@gmail.com.

sustainABLE Water Day 2013 Grand Finale | 15 March | Central Forum

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:05:00 EDT

Winners of 10th Green Wave Environmental Care Competition 2012

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:22:00 EDT

Sembawang Shuipyard's Green Wave Environmental Care Project for Schools was launched in 2003 and toda's event marks the competition's 10th anniversary.

Apply for PowerSeraya REAP (Responsible Energy Advocates Programme) by 30 Apr!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:19:00 EDT

Best Decorated Showerhead Competition - Win prizes from The Body Shop!

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:52:00 EDT

Join Save That Pen at RUN350! Registration ends 28 Feb

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:13:00 EDT

Growing �green� electronics

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:11:00 EDT

Led by Dr Ho Ghim Wei from the NUS Engineering Science Programme and NUS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team invented an environmentally friendly approach for mass production of low-cost solar cells and screens.

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:10:00 EDT

Want a FREE red packet? Spot SAVE's Chinese New Year Fortune God (Cai Shen Ye)! || Charitable Recycling

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Students against Violation of the Earth CNY Roadshow 2013

Charitable Recycling

SAVE Charitable Recycling || Win movie tickets by doing SAVE canteen survey

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:57:00 EDT

Charitable Recycling

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SAVE Green Canteen Survey/ roadshow

Feeling lucky this year?

Don't miss a golden opportunity to win FREE movie tickets just by completing a short survey for us! NUSSU SAVE will be setting up our booths/roadshows during Week 2 of the semester at various faculties' canteens to find out how we can make our canteens greener!

Go Green this Lunar New Year with �good-as-new� $2 notes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EDT

To NUS “Good-as-New” $2 Notes for “Hong Bao” An initiative by Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore

Did You Know? 钞票如新普天乐, 环保为重遍地春! The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) prints and issues 100 million BRAND NEW $2 polymer notes to the banks each Lunar New Year. However, only about half of the new $2 notes issued are required to meet normal circulation demand. This is a waste of resources and is not environmentally-friendly. Printing the excess 50 million $2 notes uses more than 200,000 kWh of electricity!

Go Green… This year, MAS has embarked on an initiative to encourage the public to use “good-as-new” $2 notes for “hong bao”. The “good-as-new” $2 notes are clean and crisp notes which are retrieved right after Lunar New Year last year. These $2 notes will be made available at all retail banks in Singapore from 21 January 2013.

Take Action Now! Do your part for the environment by using “good-as-new” $2 notes this Lunar New Year. For more information, visit the MAS website.

Up to 1 million marine species, with most yet to be discovered

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:14:00 EDT

Crab expert Professor Peter Ng from National University of Singapore together with other researchers have estimated that the oceans may harbor up to a million marine species, ranging from the crustaceans to the largest whales.

Building profits with eco-friendly walls

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:27:00 EDT

GC ecoWall is a hollow core, non-weight bearing wall that is made from recycled aggregates. This environmentally friendly product was developed by a research team from the Department of Civil Engineering at NUS Faculty of Engineering, which was led by Professor Wee Tiong Huan.

Take a break - Refresh and recharge with exciting sustainability activities

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:34:00 EDT

Halloween Special Part 3 - The Mummy will NOT Return &Happy Halloween!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:13:00 EDT

Halloween Special Part 2 - Spooktacular Transport = sustainABLE mobility

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:13:00 EDT

Halloween Special Part 1 - Beware of the VAMPIRES and PHANTOMS Lurking in the Dark

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:47:00 EDT

Energy Carta - Reshaping Sustainability in Asia

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:20:00 EDT

Evolution theorist Alfred Russel Wallace

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:29:00 EDT

Wallace Online gathers together in one place for the first time all of the naturalist's writings and illustrations. This project was led by historian Dr John van Wyhe, who had also produced Darwin Online from Cambridge University, UK. Dr van Wyhe is a Senior Lecturer at the NUS Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of History.

NUSSU SAVE 20th Management Committee Application || I Love My Clean SG- Contest (17 Sep-17 Oct)

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:17:00 EDT

Want to learn more about environmental sustainability?
Get the chance to pick up important communication and management skills.
Be responsible for leading, planning and implementing eco- initiatives and projects across (and beyond) the NUS campus.

We are looking for YOU, who are passionate about our environment, to be a part of the 20th Management Committee (MC).
Interested candidates have to be really committed and dedicated to your work, as well as willing to work in a team.

Paper Facts at NUS

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:31:00 EDT

Are you ABLE to be a Water Volunteer or make returning tray fun?

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:29:00 EDT

Well done, NUS community! Let’s keep up the effort made for a sustainABLE NUS. You may be interested to get involved in environmental initiatives for the wider Singapore community. Here are two ways:

Together, we have fostered the good habit of returning our trays after meals at NUS. Not only does clearing your own tray lead to a quicker turnover of tables, it is an important step to take in waste management. With such a tray-return tradition on campus, the NUS community can contribute ideas through Project I (+Fun) to value-add to Singapore’s dining experience.

Project I(+Fun) intends to kick-start behaviour change by introducing fun and interactive ideas. The first phase of Project I(+Fun) is a ideas sourcing competition to get members of the public to contribute ideas to make the behaviour fun.

InterHall Environmental Awards - About the Awards

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:14:00 EDT

The InterHall Environmental Awards is a yearly award that seeks to engage the Halls to reduce NUS� environmental impacts and to cultivate environmentally responsible citizens amongst the Hall residents. Besides measuring the Halls� environmental footprint via electricity and water usage, Halls will also be assessed on their eco project(s) based on active engagement of the Hall residents in raising the awareness of the environment. The top 3 Halls will be awarded with prize money to the Students Activities Account to encourage further environmental projects among the students.

Career Booth at NEA 10th Anniversary Community Exhibition on 15-16 Sep

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 05:09:00 EDT

In partnership with the community, NEA is geared to accomplish the vision of Singapore having a clean and healthy environment which is among the best in the world. We seek individuals who have a love for the environment to help us achieve this vision. Being an innovative organization, we are constantly pursuing new ideas and creative solutions in order to strive for excellence. If you share our passion in contributing to environmental development, a career with NEA might just be it. Come down to our Career Booth at NEA�s 10th Anniversary Community Exhibition on the 15th and 16th September to find out more!

2nd of 3 dinosaurs for museum arrives

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:46:00 EDT

Save That Pen

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 05:16:00 EDT

Climate Action Day 2012

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:43:00 EDT

Have you seen these bikes around on 27 August? Wanted to cycle but missed the chance? Fret not! We will be bringing down these bikes on 3rd September again! Here�s your last chance to try this out!

ICCS 2012 Sign-Ups

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:25:00 EDT

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore(ICCS), coordinated by volunteers of the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research of the National University of Singapore, is part of an international group -International Coastal Cleanup - strongly supported by numerous local and international schools, institutions and government bodies, private organisations and corporate entities. This year the ICCS will be held on 8th September 2012 (Saturday) at Lim Chu Kang East Mangrove. We will be chartering buses to and fro the venue for convenience purposes and the locations will be announced in a later date. There will also be a compulsory briefing held in the week of 3rd September.

Recycling Week 2012 - 3R Photography Competition

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:09:00 EDT

Submit you photo entries for NEA’s 3R Photography Competition (the highlight of Recycling Week 2012)! The theme for this competition is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. All photos must be submitted by 31 August 2012.

The BCA-CDL Green Sparks 2012 competition is back!

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:50:00 EDT

Kampung innovators protect the Earth

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:59:00 EDT

The �Sustainable Living Lab" project founded by NUS graduates Muhammad Ibnur Rashad Zainal Abidin, Veerappan Swaminathan and Tan Huei Ming, allows individuals to make products for personal use or create products for sale which benefit humanity and the environment.

Climate Action Day Recruitment | MEM Inaugural Seminar Series 2012-2013

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:24:00 EDT

Climate Action Day 2012 is looking for individuals who would like to contribute to our campaigns� success as volunteers! Climate Action Day is a flagship event by the NUSSU Students Against Violation of the Earth (SAVE). Our objective is to encourage each and everyone of you to participate in more green activities, and to work towards creating a more sustainable campus. Besides, we are delighted to have Mr Warren Fernandez, Editor, The Straits Times and Member, MEM Advisory committee as our guest speaker at our Welcome and Awards Presentation Ceremony: 12th Annual Intake of MEM Students: Inaugural Seminar Series 2012-2013.

NUS staff testing mini electric cars

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:51:00 EDT

Mini electric vehicles have begun trundling around NUS campus. These mini seaters will tested on campus for a year, under an agreement between NUS Faculty of Engineering and Toyota Tsusho Asia Pacific.

We have added one more Save The Pen Bin!

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:43:00 EDT

Donate your unwanted pens! That is, if you do not intend to refill them for your own use. We definitely encourage refilling and reuse in the first instance. We currently have 6 bins at NUS Kent Ridge Campus, Bukit Timah Campus, and NUHS: Central Library | Science Library | Law Library | NUHS Tower Block (We have moved the bin at Engineering LT6 to NUHS Tower Block. Hopeful that this will improve the pen collection rate, do support us!) | PGP Residences Foyer | UTown Cinnamon College

Learn More About Green Mark Champion

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:42:00 EDT

The BCA Green Mark Champion Award was launched at BCA Awards 2008. To qualify for the award, the developer is required to deliver at least ten Green Mark projects of Gold or higher rating, including a minimum of three Green Mark Platinum projects and three Green Mark GoldPlus projects respectively.

10 doctoral students receive World Future Foundation PhD awards

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:49:00 EDT

10 doctoral students - five each from NUS and NTU - have been awarded US$10,000 (S$12,658) each for their outstanding work in sustainability and environment research. Their research, which ranges from improving solar cells to removing toxic arsenic and boron from groundwater, was picked from some 140 nominations. The award was presented by the World Future Foundation (WFF).

Five solar energy research projects receive $11m in grants

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:53:00 EDT

Three research proposals by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at NUS have been awarded grants by the Energy Innovation Programme Office (EIPO). Individually, these three SERIS projects look at the development of hybrid heterojunction silicon wafer solar cells (H2 Cells), integrating a framing system for crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and ultrafast atomic layer deposition for cost-efficient high-efficiency silicon wafer solar cells.

3rd InterHall Environmental Awards

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Help Give Your Pen a Second Life

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:13:00 EDT

Save That Pen came about during a cleaning session in a NUS student clubroom, when three friends realised that the pens being tossed away could still be used, or reused with refills. Without an avenue to recycle these pens, the students were led to reflect upon our consumption culture � we take objects like pens for granted; when we�re done with one, we throw it away, knowing there are a thousand more waiting to be bought at the nearest store. What can we realistically do about such a situation?

Asian Youth Energy Summit 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:52:00 EDT

The theme for this year�s AYES is �Reshaping Sustainability in Asia�. The conference and talks will be held at National University of Singapore on 24th-25th March, 2012. A component central to the summit will be a novel policy-making simulation game called Changing the Game � Southeast Asia which aims to highlight today�s challenges and opportunities offered by the energy sector. The 2-day summit will feature distinguished speakers from the field of academia as well as industries, in addition to like-minded youth participants from all over the world. We aspire to be a platform connecting youth, specialists and the relevant private sectors from various parts of Asia to exchange ideas and make a difference.

Save the Pen

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:49:00 EDT

News in 2012!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:22:00 EDT

14 architecture students from the NUS School of Design and Environment will outline an urban-rural model for the design of a new university in India to foster the concept of sustainable living. NUS� Faculty of Engineering uses NUS campus as a �living test-bed� to test out new technology in sustainable transportation.

IARU Student Sustainability Fellowship

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:21:00 EDT

The IARU Student Sustainability Fellowship programme provides opportunities for undergraduates who are environmentally conscious to undergo a learning experience that combines emphases on leadership and knowledge accumulation in the area of campus sustainability. Selected students will be provided with a stipend to work on targeted campus sustainability projects at IARU member universities all around the world. Projects will be institutional-specific or related to IARU activities; these projects are intended to allow students apply valuable lessons learnt at the host institutions back at NUS.

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:20:00 EDT

Bayer and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in co-operation with the National Youth Achievement Award Council (NYAAC) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), are now inviting applicants to represent Singapore in the 2012 Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program. Now on its 12th year in Singapore, the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy is a global environment education program for the youth with the aim of developing young environmental leaders and boosting the level of environmental awareness among the youth. Selected candidates will participate in a youth environmental leadership camp on 22-24 June 2012 after which they will proceed to implement their individual project ideas for a greener and more beautiful Singapore.

Find! Feedback!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:54:00 EDT

You can now locate us on the map, drop us a suggestion/feedback or apply a position in our office!

The new PAPER Toss game for Administrative Officers

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:44:00 EDT

Currently, there are paper recycling boxes located near printers in administrative offices to facilitate office staff to recycle. However, a study by Krantz and McClannahan (1994) discovered that only 28% of paper discarded would be recycled when there was one central recycling receptacle, most of the discarded paper goes into the trash bins when it is recyclable. This is a stark contrast from the recycling of 88% discarded paper when the paper recycling bins are placed in close proximity to users.

Turn off The Vampires!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:40:00 EDT

Vampires have been lurking around all year round without you knowing it but fret not because Santa is coming to town! Vampires are electronic equipments that draw electricity even when they are �switched off�. The extra loads that these equipments draw are known as phantom loads. University of California Berkeley reports that phantom load is responsible for 6% of residential electricity used. In an office, perennial suspects include computer displays, speakers, printers, and copiers among others. The blinking orange light on your PC monitors� switch button when you have shut down your computer is one indicator that the monitor is still drawing electricity. In general, any light or display from inactive electronic equipment means that electricity is being consumed.

Carpooling

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:39:00 EDT

Carpooling has sprung up in the past few months. By sharing your car journey with more than one person, you reduce each person�s travel costs such as the ever increasing petrol price, bus and train fares. It is also seen as an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel as it reduces carbon emissions and traffic congestion on the road. Start now by finding a ride around your neighbourhood. Your neighbours could be working in the same building!

Overhead Bicycle Route

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:37:00 EDT

Green transport refers to any means of sustainable transport with low impact to the environment, and includes human or animal muscle-powered vehicles, low-carbon fueled vehicles, or any kind of vehicle using a renewable source of energy for its propulsion. Since most of the NUS populace occupies the Kent Ridge campus, it is therefore sensible to focus on this campus. A study was done to first go through the general status of the existing routes to see if they are suitable for cycling. Then, the more suitable routes will be identified. Lastly, suggestions will be made for future considerations of implementing smaller green vehicles in the campus.

Paper, plastic and cans recycling updates

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:36:00 EDT

Thanks to concerted efforts from staff and students, NUS has seen the amount of paper, plastic and cans jumped 430% from 60 tonnes n AY08/09 to 319 tonnes in AY10/11! In doing so, NUS has also avoided $26,260 in waste disposal fees for the 260 tonnes of waste that has bypassed the incinerator.

Bottle, Bottles, Bottless

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:41:00 EDT

Ad advisory letter from Deputy President (Administration) was circulated on 04 September 2009 to encourage the NUS community not to use bottled water whenever possible. OES endeavours to monitor the tangible influence of the advisory with University Hall as the representative sample where we noted a 38% decrease in bottled water procurement. An average of 1131 bottles per month purchased before September 2009 was reduced to 697 bottles per month average over the period of September 2009 to July 2011.

Bikeboard - Future Sustainable Transport?

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:55:00 EDT

Green transport can also be considered as an alternative form for transportation within campus. Sustainable transport refers to any vehicle that has a low impact on the environment, and is fuel-efficient. Such transport is not only efficient, but also convenient for individuals like staff who is required to travel extensively on campus (E.g. staff from the Office of Campus Security, the Office of Estate and Development etc). It can also be used as a means of transport for students or academic staff living on campus.

Kent Ridge Heritage Trail Storyboard

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:07:00 EDT

The National University of Singapore (NUS) sits on a unique piece of real estate � Kent Ridge (formerly known as Pasir Panjang Ridge). In collaboration with Ascendas and NParks, six storyboards were erected to deliver a heritage value of this ridge. The Kent Ridge Heritage Trail starts from Clementi Road and ends at the Kent Ridge Park. Kent Ridge has a rich military history as it was on this ridge that the last battle for Singapore was fought. These storyboards explain the vegetation of the different periods in Singapore�s history and development of Science Park 1.

Green Gem on Campus

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:51:00 EDT

With its self-contained cooling system and buildings sited around majested heritage trees, the National University of Singapore's new University Town, or UTown, is the pride of the campus.

Kent Vale Staff Housing Greenmark Platinum Certified

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:02:00 EDT

Green Features: Remarkable RETV value of 18.97W/m2, 38.88% improvement in lighting power budget, Use of T5 and PLC light fitting at toilets, common areas and M&E rooms, Provision of drying facilities and open spaces at all 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units, Use of T5 fitting with high frequency ballast in offices, Use of motion sensors at toilets and staircase lightings, Use of photo cell sensors at lift lobbies, Use of water fittings certified by WELS, Use of LED light fitting at apartment units, lift lobbies, corridors, landscape and staircase

Learn More about Eco-Office

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:04:00 EDT

The compound effect of making changes to our everyday habits is momentous. By implementing the Eco-office Programme, the NUS staff will be encouraged to make sound ‘green’ decisions and become more eco-conscious. This programme calls for applications from individual staff as well as offices. The process of application is fuss-free and you or your office will be given a Bronze, Silver and Gold Certification.

Green Mark GoldPlus for University Hall

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:43:00 EDT

The green features are remarkable EEI of 99.40 kWh/m2/yr, estimate energy eavings: 173,610.528 kWh/yr, estimated water savings of 20,082 m3/yr, auto-irrigation system with rain sensor, low-E double glazed glass, use of water efficient fittings, sub-meters, leak detection system and green car park lot. The sustainable architectural features are extensive day-lighting design and extensive greenery and sky garden with green plot ratio of 7.46. The environmental protection is sustainable bamboo wall finishes at various location, bamboo finishes for floor and furniture at level 6.

Green Mark

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:56:00 EDT

The Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) launched their Green Mark Program in January 2005. The objective of the program is to promote sustainability construction and environment-friendly buildings in Singapore, through the implementation of green and innovative building design and technologies that improve energy and water efficiency As part of the government initiative for the public sector to take the lead on environmental sustainability, NUS has identified 23 existing buildings with air-conditioned area equal or greater than 10,000m2 to be Green Mark certified by year 2020. All new buildings in NUS are required to incorporate green, innovative building design and technologies to reduce environment impact and achieve energy and water efficiency, and to obtain Green Mark certification from BCA.

Monthly Electricity and Water Consumption Results

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:29:00 EDT

The Interhall Environmental Awards 2011/2011 is back again! Find out your consumption of the monthly electricity and water consumption. The charts show the comparison across all halls in terms of their utilities performance in XXX 2011 with reference to XXX 2010, where XXX refers to the month.

Interhall Environmental Awards AY 11/12

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:59:00 EDT

The InterHall Environmental Awards is a yearly award that seeks to engage the Halls to reduce NUS environmental impacts and to cultivate environmentally responsible citizens amongst the Hall residents. The top 3 Halls will be awarded with prize money to the Students Activities Account to encourage further environmental projects among the students. Besides measuring the Halls� environmental footprint via electricity and water usage, Halls will also be assessed on their eco project(s) based on active engagement of the Hall residents in raising the awareness of the environment.

Computing NUS GHG Inventory

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:48:00 EDT

The first NUS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory was completed for AY 07/08 and it covered carbon emissions due to NUS operations at both Kent Ridge and Bukit Timah campuses. Effectively, we accounted for carbon emissions due to Electricity Consumption, Staff Air Travel, Vehicle Fleet (Departmental Fleet, Shuttle Bus Fleet) & Commuter Travel (Season Parking, Public Transport).

OES Web Analytics

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:23:00 EDT

Curious about the social psychology in mass email? OES has done an analytic for our circulars. Find out more about the statistics!

What is The Deck � and why is it special?

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:41:00 EDT

In January 2011, Singapore�s first Eco-Food court was launched. Situated at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in NUS; The Deck (Arts Canteen) has taken a big step towards providing a sustainable future. The renovation and initiatives undertaken have helped The Deck win the award for the best food court in the whole of the NUS for 2011.

Be A Part of Us

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:19:00 EDT

The Sustainability Executive must have a passion for the environment, possess excellent writing and project management skills. Reporting to the Head of the Office of Environmental Sustainability, the Sustainability Executive shall develop, plan, coordinate and implement programs and polices related to campus sustainability. The Sustainability Executive shall also be responsible for encouraging and facilitating sustainability programs initiated by the student, faculty and staff community members to achieve sustainability objectives.

NUS Earth Hour

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:00:00 EDT

Since its inception in 2007, the World Wide Fund (WWF) Earth Hour has grown to become a global movement, where households and businesses all over the world switch off their non-essential lights for one hour on the same day to raise awareness for the need to take action against climate change. In 2009, over 4000 cities in 88 countries, including Singapore, participated in this initiative. NUS joined numerous other individuals and organisations worldwide in observing Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights in its participating halls of residence, offices and other premises around the campus.

Inter Hall Environmental Awards Ay 10/11

Sun, 29 May 2011 21:31:00 EDT

This video was screened at NUS Excellence Day 10/11. It serves to introduce the various projects that the Halls did.

Our Publication

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:44:00 EDT

Reports related to NUS Sustainability!

Seed of Hope Exhibition 17-18 Feb @ Central Forum

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:17:00 EDT

Have you ever felt POWERLESS watching our Mother Earth being destroyed and at the same time compromising the future of our children? IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

NUS SAVE students extend recycling efforts to Yew Tee Constituency

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:58:00 EDT

In Yew Tee Zone 4 and 8, SAVE students weigh recycling bins and go through the contents to understand the recycling contamination patterns of HDB residents. Surveys of 2800 households are also conducted to find out residents� attitudes towards recycling.

2nd Interhall Environmental Results

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:30:00 EDT

The winners of Interhall Environmental Awards AY10/11 are Temasek Hall, Raffles Hall, Kent Ridge Hall (According to rank).

Beautify and improve indoor air quality with greens!

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:52:00 EDT

Houseplants (eg. Aloe Vera, Boston Fern, and Snake Plant) not only help to liven and decorate the indoor, but also improve the air quality in a few ways

NUS to launch 'green' Degree

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:06:00 EDT

IN A sign that environmental issues are gaining importance here, a new undergraduate programme in environmental studies will be launched by the National University of Singapore (NUS) in the latter half of next year.

Handphone recycling bin has shifted!

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:06:00 EDT

For every unwanted handphone of any brand, with or without battery that you recycle into the NOKIA Recycling Booth - located inside Central Library Perk Point

Balik Kampung @ Bottle Tree Park

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:13:00 EDT

When you go Balik Kampung @ Bottle Tree Park we promise you fun and excitement! Start your actions locally so as to reduce CO2 emissions from your lifestyle, while not forgetting to have fun and party with us as we celebrate your efforts in making a difference for the climate.

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore!

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:01:00 EDT

It's the start of a new semester! Wouldn't you like to do something meaningful for our Mother Earth? If you would like to be part of a group who cares for the world we live in and help actively, look no further: Join us in the annual International Coastal Cleanup Singapore!

Green Carnival 2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:12:00 EDT

Ever felt like there's a million things to do and you don't know where to start? Well, some things can't wait, and climate change is one of them. In the fight against climate change, it's now or never. Come find out why we are so concerned and how you can play a part in this climate challenge!

Environmental Awards is here again!

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:56:00 EDT

Recycle your Plastic Bottle Caps

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:39:00 EDT

You will never thought of re-using your bottle caps in this way!

'Save That Pen' to help Viet children

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:08:00 EDT

SOME National Univeristy of Singapore (NUS) students are attempting to cut wastage, promote recycling and help the needy - starting with the humble pen.

Our Intern! - Ong Wei Tao

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:03:00 EDT

My 3 months here in OES was a memorable and wonderful experience. The staff here are all very supportive and friendly, and are even willing to support any new environmental initiatives that I have proposed.

Updates on Green Alerts

Mon, 10 May 2010 21:54:00 EDT

I Am Part Of The NUS Green Community. Are You? | Youth Environment Envoy (YEE) Workshop | Invitation to NUS Distinguished Climate Lecture Series - Climate Change: An Update to May 2010 | Act, Don't just Complain

Save That Pen on news

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:34:00 EDT

Overall Electricity and Water Results Yr 2010

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:28:00 EDT

As the InterHall Environmental Awards compares each hall�s current utilities consumption with its previous consumption, Kent Ridge water consumption will also be excluded from the Yr 2010 InterHall Environmental Awards competition since the Kent Ridge 2009 water consumption cannot be included for competition purposes.

Environmental Awards - March 2010 Results

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:53:00 EDT

Electricity Consumption Results & Water Consumption Results

Location of Paper Recycling Boxes in Administrative Offices and Faculties

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:52:00 EDT

Think your office needs a paper recycling box, let your secretary know and write to oesmtgh@nus.edu.sg for a box. Please be reminded that housekeepers are required to clear paper recycling boxes. Please call OED Hotline at 65161515 should you require any assistance to empty your recycling boxes/bins.

Take Action! - Sustainability Navigator Survey

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EDT

By harnessing NUS� immense physical and intellectual resources, we are constantly working to develop positive solutions for today�s ecological challenges. If you care about the environment and how NUS can take a leadership role in sustainable development, we need your feedback. Join us in our journey towards a low carbon campus, and play a part in how we shape our sustainable campus!

Take Action! - OMG Campaign

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EDT

One More Green Campaign.

A Video on Why Advisory on The Use of Bottled Water

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Earth Hour

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:31:00 EDT

Green Alert! - SWITCH OFF ON 27TH MARCH 2010!

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:19:00 EDT

The global Earth Hour event will be held on 27th March this year to mobilize people to make a stand against climate change! Since 2007, the symbolic act of switching off lights has seen unprecedented participation all over the world. This year will be the 2nd year NUS is supporting this movement.

About Save That Pen @ NUS

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:18:00 EDT

Save That Pen came about during an annual cleaning session at a student clubroom in NUS, where three friends realized that the pens being tossed away could still be used, or reused with refills. Without an avenue to recycle these pens, the girls were led to reflect upon our pen-using culture�we take pens for granted; when we�re done with one, there are a thousand more waiting to be bought at the nearest bookstore. It was then that the girls decided to start a project about pens and send a recycling message out to people who use the most pens: students. Hence, Save That Pen was borne.

NUS Recycling Masterplan Secures NEA 3R Funding

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:18:00 EDT

To support new waste minimisation and recycling projects, NEA launched an $8mil 3R Fund last year. To date, we received 43 applications, of which 9 were approved with grants amounting to $137,000, and 18 are still being evaluated. One of the applications approved is the National University of Singapore�s Recycling Master Plan to improve the recycling infrastructure and enhance the 3R culture in the University. The project is expected to reduce or recycle 540 tons of waste over 3 years.

Green Alert! - Save That Pen @ NUS

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:56:00 EDT

Save That Pen is a project initiated by 3 NUS students who wish to do something about the pervasive pen wastage culture observed in Singapore's society. The project aims to reduce pen‐waste by collecting and refilling used pens.

Media Update - Pilot project to shrink carbon footprints

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:00:00 EDT

SIX local organisations - including two listed companies, a law firm and a university - are leading the way in measuring and managing the environmental impact of their activities.

Environmental Awards - Final Standings AY09/10

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:53:00 EDT

The results are out! In order to ensure that Kent Ridge�s participation in the InterHall Environmental Awards Competition, the 20% of the total score contributed by water consumption will be ignored and the 80% of total score attributed by electricity bills and eco projects will be converted to 100% of the total score.

Take Action! - Double-Sided Printing

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:32:00 EDT

Guide to print double-sided at home.

Environmental Awards - Updated Overall Results

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:54:00 EDT

All utilities readings are based on OED measurement. Electricity Consumption & Water Consumption.

Environmental Awards - Updates on Hall Population (Semester 2)

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:53:00 EDT

Hall Population Data for Semester 2.

Environmental Awards - January 2010 Results

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:50:00 EDT

January 2010 Electricity Consumption Results & Water Consumption Results

Recycling Highlights

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:56:00 EDT

Latest Recycling survey, Nudging Recycling, Combating Contamination Efforts Outside NUS

NUS Efforts in Combating Contamination

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:55:00 EDT

NUS� efforts in combating contamination has been recognised on the NUDGE blog and covered in this PowerPoint.

Recyclables VS Contaminants

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:52:00 EDT

According to the Straits Time article �What Rubbish� on June 15 2009, National Environment Agency (NEA) spokesman said: �Throwing waste such as leftover food and drinks into the bins contaminates the recyclable materials and renders them non-recyclable.�

Take Action! - Green Wave Environmental Care Competition 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:36:00 EDT

The Green Wave Environment Competition 2010 is now open for registration! Students and schools are free to propose and develop any suitable projects on the environment. Students are encouraged to use their ideas, knowledge, skills and values in the participation of environmental care projects, which will improve the condition and quality of our environment.

Green Alert! - Reuse Your Name Card Boxes

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:42:00 EDT

Following several requests, OES (Office of Environmental Sustainability) has arranged for the plastic boxes that name cards are delivered in to be sent back to the supplier for re-use, a system preferable to melting and recycling the actual plastic that the container is made of.

Green Alert! - Green Initiatives in NUS Canteens

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:41:00 EDT

Do We Really Need the Plastic Bags? Most of these bags and boxes will be thrown away within 15 minutes of their use, forming a significant proportion of wastes generated in campus. Many of us take the bags out of habit, simply because they are offered. Yet this is clearly not sustainable.

Update on Water Consumption

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:33:00 EDT

Kent Ridge hall has detected a pipe leakage. It has been found that the water leakage has been ongoing for a long time, and hence water consumption of Kent Ridge Hall shall not be included for the InterHall Environmental Awards competition.

Environmental Awards Overall Results - Updates on Water Consumption

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:32:00 EDT

Following a detection of water leakage at Kent Ridge Hall in Nov, a thorough comparison of the water usage has been carried out to investigate the beginning of the leakage. It has been found that the water leakage has been ongoing for a long time, and hence incorporation of the water consumption of Kent Ridge Hall into the InterHall Environmental Awards competition will prove to be meaningless.

Return Your Name Card Boxes - It's Easy

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EDT

Green Alert! - Announcing: NUS Votes Earth!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:43:00 EDT

Last semester, 10,731 students and staff participated in the �NUS Votes Earth!� campaign to vote for the extension of 3 environmental initiatives on campus. More than 7000 of you voted �YES� to each of the 3 initiatives, above and beyond our initial target of 5000!

Green Alert! - Youth Environment Envoy (YEE) Workshops

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EDT

The National Environment Agency (NEA) will like to invite you to nominate your students and staff to sign up for the Youth Environment Envoy (YEE) Workshop Run 14 & Run 15, conducted by a professional regional consultant with vast experience in the area of environment education and training.

Green Alert! - Charitable Recycling@NUS

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EDT

NUSSU SAVE is currently collaborating with South West CDC to organise a charitable recycling project. We are collecting recyclables from NUS students and staff as a contribution to the district-wide initiatve by South West District. Funds raised from selling the recyclables will be put towards benefiting the less fortunate in the SouthWest District.

Media - Helping to send out a clear message

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:52:00 EDT

It has roped in 150 "green ambassadors" from Nan Hua High School and Commonwealth Secondary School who attend community events in the district to spread the message on the need for "green habits".

Used Cooking Oil

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:51:00 EDT

Cooking oil recycling is a process where vegetable oil and animal fats are collected and processed to produce biodiesel. The newly formed biodiesel can then be used as a fuel for vehicles or as an additive to reduce levels hydrocarbons from diesel-powered vehicles. Although biodiesel is not a commonly used transport fuel for vehicles in Singapore, it promises to be a viable alternative, especially in times of increasing oil prices and a greater need for a sustainable environment.

Overall Results - Nov

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:36:00 EDT

Overall Results of Electricity Consumption & Water Consumption.

Media - Reduce, reuse, recycle... and eat less meat

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:35:00 EDT

Getting that steak on your plate involves release of considerable amount of greenhouse gases.

October 2009 Results

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:29:00 EDT

October 2009 Results - Electricity Consumption Results & Water Consumption Results

Hall Population

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:19:00 EDT

Hall Population Data on Semester 1 2008/2009(approximate) & Semester 1 2009/2010

Comparison on September 2009 Results

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:03:00 EDT

Comparison on September 2009 Results

Comparison on August 2009 Results

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:00:00 EDT

Comparison on August 2009 Results

Environmental Awards - Overall Results

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:13:00 EDT

Electricity Consumption & Water Consumption

Environmental Awards - October 2009 Results

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:10:00 EDT

Electricity Consumption Results & Water Consumption Results

Green Alert! - 2010 Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) Program

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:34:00 EDT

The 2010 Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) program is now open for application.

Waste Management - Project Microwave Packaging

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:09:00 EDT

Since August 2009, Styrofoam takeaway food boxes in NUS canteens have been replaced with the more eco-friendly Microwave Packaging food boxes. This is an initiative started by Students Against Violation of the Earth (SAVE),which the Office of Estate Development (OED) � Retail and Dining has agreed enthusiastically and supported the implementation throughout NUS canteens. All 5 NUS canteens - Frontier, TechnoEdge, The Terrace, The Deck and Central Square - are part of this green initiative, although not every stall has switched to using these green label boxes due to certain packaging constraints.

InterHall Environmental Awards Competition - Competition Guidelines

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:39:00 EDT

You may now download a copy of of the InterHall Environmental Awards competition guidelines!

Environmental Awards - September 2009 Results

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:31:00 EDT

Electricity Consumption Results and Water Consumption Results InterHall Environmental Awards Competition is out!

Update on Water &Eletricity Overall Results

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:12:00 EDT

Take Action! - How students clubs can go green

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:32:00 EDT

The attached ppt serves as a reference how NUS student clubs of all diverse interest can contribute to the green movement in the organisation of their club activities.

Get a Green Job and Save the Environment

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:31:00 EDT

Energy Carta pushing clean-tech sector; 18,000 new jobs likely by 2015. These include designing and managing green buildings, carbon trading and developing more energy-efficient computing, or "green computing".

Green Alert - Green Festival 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:49:00 EDT

Green Alert - South East Clean &Green Singapore Carnival fringe activities

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:15:00 EDT

In support of the national Clean & Green Singapore (CGS) Campaign, the South East Community Development Council (SECDC), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Changi Simei CCMC are joining hands to organise the South East CGS Carnival on 14 and 15 November 2009 at Eastpoint Mall and Changi Simei CC to reach out and encourage the general public to adopt a clean and green lifestyle through fun-filled activities, interactive games, informative exhibits and interesting performances.

Update on Overall Water Consumption

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:31:00 EDT

Update on Water Consumption Results August 09

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:30:00 EDT

Media - Clusters of green

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:29:00 EDT

The 19-hectare University Town to be completed in 2011 features, among other things, green roofs and lush landscaping to cut down on urban heat; and a waste management system for recyclables, organic and horticultural waste.

Reusable Plates &Cutlery for Catering

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:02:00 EDT

Team Catering Pte Ltd

Green Alert! - 350: Call For Climate Action Day

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:28:00 EDT

19 October 2009 To: NUS Faculty, Staff Members and Students 24 OCT is INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION Join us in >>> the global movement to stop the climate crisis! Why the number 350? It's safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in our atmosphere in parts per million (ppm) Then..where are we right now? We are currently at approximately 390ppm. Together, we need to get back to 350ppm as soon as possible to avoid runaway climate change. On 24th of October, International Day of Climate Action On this day, groups of people all over the world will organise an action to publicise the importance of 350ppm. Photos of the collective actions worldwide will be sent to the world leaders in time for the Copenhagen climate treaty negotiations this December. Together, we form a voice to call for a fair, effective and strong climate treaty to put a brake on climate change.

Green Alert! - Meatout Thursdays &Project Box / Good COP, Bad COP - the Compelling Case for a Good Global Climate Deal

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:28:00 EDT

Meatout Thursdays - a step forward in the fight against climate change ! Climate change can never be sufficiently addressed without reflecting on our diet. According to the UN FAO Livestock Long Shadow Report, the meat industry is contributing to 18% of global greenhouse gases, that is more than all cars, planes, trucks and ships added together. Climate scientists such as Dr Rajendra Pachauri, the Chief of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, have also urged global citizens to cut down on meat consumption as it is one of the most effective ways to reduce our individual�s carbon footprint.

Our Interns! - Tong Yiu Yan

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:36:00 EDT

I am an Environmental Engineering student in NUS and interned at OES during the June holidays in 2009, working on a project about the feasibility of green transport in campus. Throughout the internship, I cycled around campus to gather data by taking pictures, measuring path widths and estimating gradients.

Our Interns! - Tomo Sandeman

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:55:00 EDT

I came to NUS from Oxford University in September 2009 as an IARU Sustainability Fellow. Over the course of the six weeks I have worked on a diverse range of projects, including auditing buildings to assess how to optimise air-con settings, writing talks, logging data on airflow characteristics in labs, and contributing to OES� Sustainable Buildings Guide � a comprehensive guide on how to sustainably manage new and existing buildings.

Green Alert! - Invitation to Toshiba NUS/NTU Tree-Planting Day 2009

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:27:00 EDT

As part of Toshiba Corporation�s initiative to plant 1.5 million trees around the world by 2025, Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd will organize a Tree-Planting Day for NUS/NTU students at one of the national parks. We would like to invite you to join us on this unique opportunity to conserve the mangrove ecosystem and reduce our carbon footprint.

Producers have recycling schemes in Singapore that accept e-waste

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:44:00 EDT

Ong Seng Eng, Director, Resource Conservation Department, National Environment Agency, replies to Straits Times Forum on batteries recycling on 24 Apr 08: http://wildsingaporenews.blogspot.com/2008/04/producers-have-recycling-schemes-in.html

Climate Change Cafe Updates

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:43:00 EDT

Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build Competitive Advantage & Singapore�s Climate change policy and carbon emissions

InterHall Environmental Awards Competition

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:50:00 EDT

Introduction The InterHall Environmental Awards is a yearly award that seeks to engage the Halls to reduce NUS environmental impacts and to cultivate socially responsible citizens amongst the hall residents. Besides measuring the Halls� environmental footprint via electricity and water usage, halls will also be assessed on their eco project(s) based on active engagement of the Hall residents in raising the awareness of the environment. The top 3 Halls will be awarded with prize money to the Students Activities Account to encourage further environmental projects among the students.

Media - Living laboratory for developing smart sustainable solutions

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:25:00 EDT

Living laboratory for developing smart sustainable solutions & Developing an energy-friendly air-conditioning system

Why Advisory on The Use of Bottled Water

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:11:00 EDT

Environmental pollution and ecological damage are the two major environmental impacts arising from the production of bottled water. Often times, bottled water manufacturers purchase rights from local governments to pump water from their rivers and streams. This results in arid land that can no longer support farming and cause irreversible damage to the ecology. In undeveloped countries, the poor who live off these precious water resources are even refused the right to access the clean water for their very own survival.

Advisory on The Use of Bottled Water

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:11:00 EDT

NUS recognises the environmental and economic impacts of the consumption of bottled water. Therefore, we strongly encourage NUS community not to use bottled water.

Extension of Paper Recycling to Individual Rooms

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:39:00 EDT

Although the Zerowaste taskforce did an excellent job in tackling contamination throughout campus for paper, plastic bottles and aluminium cans, NUS still has not tackled one of the biggest source of its waste as an academic institution � paper.

Green Contacts

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:38:00 EDT

A list of contacts to purchase water dispenser & biodegradable cups.

Paper Recycling Pilot Project

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:19:00 EDT

Start your engine! We are going �Green�! Global warming and climate change issues are being brought up in Singapore and all around the world. People everywhere are voicing out their concerns and this includes the community in NUS.

Hybrid Car

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:19:00 EDT

NUS Campus Security goes green with its newest addition of Honda�s fourth generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) Hybrid Car. Whilst there are many types of hybrid cars in the market, the Director of Campus Security, Mr Seah Thian Pau, explained that the advantage of the IMA lies in the use of regenerative braking. This technology captures some of the energy lost through deceleration, and reuses this energy to help accelerate the vehicle. This results in an improvement in the efficiency of the acceleration, which ultimately reduces the fuel consumption. In addition, vehicles equipped with the IMA automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop; and uses the electric motor instead of the convention fuel motor to rapidly spin it back up when the brake paddle is released, which equates to MORE FUEL SAVED!

Stop Styrofoam!

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:18:00 EDT

Kent Ridge Hall, one of the 6 Halls of Residences from the National University of Singapore, has implemented measures to gradually reduce, and later completely remove the use of Styrofoam boxes. It was a tough decision, but we went ahead with it nonetheless. Now, we can proudly claim that Kent Ridge Hall is Styrofoam-free, and is still taking active steps to conserve our environment.

Ewaste

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:20:00 EDT

To recycle personal ewaste items like printers and computers, please refer to the following list of recycling contacts:

Envrionmental Awards

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:20:00 EDT

The InterHall Environmental Awards is a yearly award that seeks to engage the Halls to reduce NUS environmental impacts and to cultivate socially responsible citizens amongst the hall residents.

Green Alert! - The Climate Crisis Symposium 2009

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:16:00 EDT

Ever wondered what�s the single most effective action that one can undertake to reduce his individual ecological footprint? The Climate Crisis Symposium - The Urgency of Climate Change & the Diet Solution is among the first of its kind in Singapore to give ample focus on the climate�s irreversible tipping point, as well as a simple yet impactful remedy for the most serious environmental problem of our time...

Green Alert! - 18th International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:00 EDT

International Coastal Cleanup(ICC) is a annual world�s largest one-day volunteer event where 400,000 volunteers from over 100 countries clean up trash and log data from beaches, lakes, oceans & mangroves...

Adjustment of Air-Conditioning Default Temperature to 25C

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:19:00 EDT

This circular is to inform all staff and students that NUS will adjust the air-conditioning default temperature set point to 25�C with effect from 22 Oct 2007 onwards, in line with NEA�s recommended guideline...

Policies/Circulars

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:19:00 EDT

Establish an environment management system to measure and monitor operational activities with significant environmental impact...

Properly labelled recycling bins

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:44:00 EDT

Please contact us at oesmtgh@nus.edu.sg should you find any of our recycling bins are missing the labelling stickers indicating the locations. Thank you

Combating Contamination

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:09:00 EDT

NUS Goes Zero Waste - A video done up by SAVE (Save Against Violation of the Earth)

Green Alert! - Launch of Sustainable Development Business Group and Eco World with Outstanding Sustainability Award

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:53:00 EDT

Launch of Sustainable Development Business Group and Eco World with Outstanding Sustainability Award

Spoke and Hub System

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:12:00 EDT

Under the new spoke and hub system, the housekeeping staff will remove the recyclables from recycling points/bins to recycling collection centres. The recycling vendor will then pick up the recyclables from these 19 recycling collection centres located throughout the Kent Ridge campus.

Now there are 2 more locations where you can recycle our printer cartridges!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:50:00 EDT

Other than the Central Library and Science IT Co-op, 2 more printer cartridge recycling bins are set up at : Bukit Timah Campus & PGP. OES would like to thank Central Library, IT Co-op, Bukit Timah Campus Management Office and Prince George Park Residence for their support in this initiative.

Recycle Your Printer Cartridges

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:58:00 EDT

All offices can now recycle their used toners with Green Cartridge Pte Ltd. A copy of the preferred toners models is listed here. To facilitate the NUS population to recycle their ink printer cartridges, 4 recycling bins are set up.

Disposal of Batteries

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:33:00 EDT

According to Batteries in Singapore safe for disposal, Teh Jen Lee, The New Paper 5 Mar 09, it is safe to dispose alkaline batteries in the normal waste stream because the mercury content in them is low and will not harm the environment.