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SEC & Coca-Cola Singapore tap into student creativity to increase recycling
SINGAPORE, 26 July 2016 – In partnership with Coca-Cola Singapore, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has launched the Schools’ Recycling Bin Design Competition 2016 to find innovative ways to increase the national recycling rate in Singapore.
Download pdfShipping makes green waves with top environmental award
Singapore, 20 July 2016 – It was a double scoop for the maritime industry as Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (Singapore Branch) (WWL), a Swedish/Norwegian shipping and logistics company received both the SEC-CDL Outstanding Singapore Environmental Achievement Award and the inaugural SEC-MPA Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Maritime). This is the second consecutive year that a maritime organisation has stood out amongst all recipients, reinforcing the importance of environmental sustainability both on land and at sea. Seven organisations received awards under the six categories at the awards ceremony this afternoon.
Download pdfNorth West Eco Trails bring Singapore’s green lungs closer to residents
Covering close to 30 kilometres across the North West District, North West Eco Trails will feature 10 different scenic routes for residents to explore thriving flora and fauna in the wilderness of Singapore’s green lungs. Organised by North West Community Development Council (CDC) and in partnership with Singapore Environment Council (SEC), the Launch of North West Eco Trails will be graced by Guest-of-Honour Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District, on Sunday, 15 May 2016 at Dairy Farm Nature Park. Media arrival is at 7.15am.
Download pdfSEC strengthens Singapore Green Labelling Schem
Singapore, 25 April 2016 – The Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) is one of the most established type 1 eco-labelling scheme that authorises the use of environmental labels on products indicating overall environmental preferability within a particular product category based on life cycle considerations. With more than 3,000 unique products certified across 29 countries, SGLS has been providing consumers and commercial organisations the option to procure green products for over two decades.
Download pdfPaving the way to sustainability with the Singapore Green Label
Singapore, 14 April 2016 – The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) applaud the step taken by the Government to only procure printing paper products certified with the Singapore Green Label, as a move in the right direction towards sustainability.
Download pdfSEC Renews APRIL’s PaperOne Singapore Green Label
Singapore,15 March 2016 – The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) is pleased to announce that PaperOne, a fine copier paper product under APRIL Group, has obtained renewal for its Singapore Green Label which it has held since 2013. The renewal signed today between SEC and APRIL was witnessed by the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE).
Download pdfSchools lead the way in environmental sustainability
Singapore, 5 November 2015 – Now entering its 15th year, the SEC-StarHub School Green Awards (SGA) sees a consistent year-on-year increase in schools participating in Singapore’s leading school environmental programme. Since 2000, participation has increased more than 10-fold from 28 to 376 educational institutions this year. The bulk of the increase comes from pre-schools and schools for students with special needs, which reflects the all-inclusive spirit of the SGA as well as the importance that every individual plays in taking responsibility for the environment.
Download pdfSingapore Hotel Association steps forward to join battle against haze
Singapore, 3 November 2015 – The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) has stepped forward to support the stand to commit to responsible sourcing of paper and/or pulp materials from sustainable sources.
Download pdfSingapore Environment Council gets elected to Global Ecolabelling Network’s Board of Directors
Singapore, 30 October 2015 – Singapore’s most recognised ecolabel, the Green Label, which is administered by the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), received a global boost with its election into the Global Ecolabelling Network’s (GEN) Board on 29 October 2015. This is the first time an ecolabelling body from Singapore sits on the board of an international ecolabelling network of 29 countries.
Download pdfSingapore Environment Council seals partnership with Japan
Singapore, 28 October 2015 – The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) today signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Japan Environment Association (JEA) to promote each other’s eco-certification and green best practices.
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