Our current linear production and consumption model of “take, make and dispose” is not sustainable. We no longer can afford to use more limited resources and create more waste. We have to change, and the alternative model that is fast gaining traction is the circular economy. Driven by the Ellen…
Continue ReadingMore to be done on CSR in Singapore
The annual International Singapore Compact CSR Summit was held today by Singapore Compact, and provided a platform for companies and thought leaders involved in CSR (corporate social responsibility) to discuss how companies can maintain sustainable growth through adopting CSR and engaging stakeholders to achieve a balanced triple bottom line. The…
Continue ReadingThoughts After Watching Disruption
Some of my thoughts after watching Disruption, the film about the People’s Climate March: 1) Framing We must consider how we frame climate change. If we frame it as caused by an enemy (government, oil companies, etc), then we risk forgetting that the enemy is also us. It is our…
Continue ReadingDraft Campaign Strategy on Marine Trash in Singapore
Here’s a draft proposal for a possible campaign on marine trash: Campaign Name For Clean Shores Campaign Goal Convince the government to appoint a lead agency (NEA or the new Municipal Services Office) to study the problem of marine trash and work with the relevant agencies to implement effective policies,…
Continue ReadingThe Biggest Challenge
I was asked these questions recently: What are some of Singapore’s environmental challenges? How can we solve these challenges? I’m tempted to just say that our challenges are climate change, dengue, littering, etc, and the way to solve these challenges is through the public, private and people sectors working together.…
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