Green Future Solutions participated in the Green Entrepreneurship Symposium 2011 organised by AIESEC Singapore last Saturday. We spoke on “Collaborative Consumption and New Business Opportunities”, which is about the emerging idea of sharing empowered by technology and social networks, and how it changes consumption and the way businesses operate. The…
Continue ReadingUpdates and Insights from the CSR Asia Forum on Sustainability Disclosure 2011
The CSR Asia Forum on Sustainability Disclosure 2011 was held in Singapore on 23 March, and organised by CSR Asia to update delegates on sustainability reporting, disclosure and communications, both locally and globally. Here are some updates and insights from the Forum: Singapore Companies Lagging Behind on Sustainability Reporting According…
Continue ReadingGreen Manufacturing Technologies and Products at the Sustainable Manufacturing Centre in Singapore
The Sustainable Manufacturing Centre (SMC) is an industry innovation centre under the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). SMC was set up to help the manufacturing industry develop and implement innovative sustainable manufacturing technologies that reduce emissions, waste…
Continue ReadingIntroducing ISO 26000 – Guidance on Social Responsibility
The latest International Standard ISO 26000:2010 – Guidance on Social Responsibility, was launched yesterday by SPRING Singapore at a seminar to introduce the new standard to the business community. What is ISO 26000 ISO 26000 provides social responsibility guidance for all types of organisations, such as MNCs and big corporations,…
Continue ReadingA Guide to the Eco Labels in Singapore
Eco labels and certifications for products, services and facilities provide a certified green trustmark for consumers and businesses who wish to choose more environmentally-friendly alternatives and make the right choice. There are hundreds of eco labels in the global market. In Singapore, we have about 10 different eco or green…
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