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Carbon Tax Will Transform Singapore’s Economy For The Better
Singapore, February 20, 2017: The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) today welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce a carbon tax, saying it is good for the environment and the economy.
Download pdfEnhanced Green Label For Pulp and Paper Products Sets Higher Standards of Environmental Performance
Singapore, January 10, 2017: Pulp and paper companies will need to meet some of the world’s toughest environmental standards if they want to be awarded the enhanced green label for their products.
Download pdfEnhanced Green Label for Pulp and Paper Products empowers consumers
Singapore, December 15, 2016: A revamped certification and labelling scheme will empower consumers to take a stand in support of the environment and against practices that cause the haze.
Download pdfInteractive Outreach Activities make School Green Awards a win-win programme for schools and community
Singapore, 10 November 2016 – From a humble beginning of 28 submissions, the SEC-StarHub School Green Awards (SGA) witnessed an impressive growth of more than 14 times by reaching out to over 406,000 students in 405 schools, capturing about 56% of the student population in Singapore this year. The realisation of ‘starting young’ can be seen in the almost 50% increase in the number of preschools alone.
Download pdf10 Journalists and Media Organisations Recognised for Stellar Reporting on diverse Environmental Issues
SINGAPORE, 12 October 2016 – A record of 234 entries was received for this year’s Asian Environmental Journalism Awards (AEJA), representing a 34% surge from the previous year. Five years into its run, AEJA – which recognises and rewards outstanding environmental journalists who put Asia’s environmental issues at the forefront through quality reporting, arresting images and compelling facts – has noticeably gained traction across 20 countries, including first-time participant, Azerbaijan.
Download pdfCall for consumers and businesses to purchase products that are produced sustainably
We are disappointed that the haze problem has returned again this year. This haze represents the growing demand for both paper as well as palm oil products. The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) reiterate our call to consumers not to buy from or support companies that produce their products using irresponsible methods of clearing land.
Download pdfSEC & 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.
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