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Sustainable tourism vs eco tourism Yes, they are not the same!

leave nothing but footprints

My journey to unravel the world began in the year 2014, when I traveled 2500 kilometers to this beautiful picturesque Majuli River island in north-eastern India. Filled with crystal-clear water and snowy fog, the beauty of this island was indeed breathtaking, but as I wandered through the crowd and witnessed heaps of dirt and plastics around, I realized that my presence, along with the other tourists, was taking an immense toll on the environment, disturbing …[Read more]

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Real Projects, Real Change Featuring 6 Youth teams from Secondsguru’s 8th Zero Waste Bootcamp

As the flagship community outreach event by Secondsguru, the Zero Waste Bootcamp was conceptualised in 2019 to align with the “Year Towards Zero Waste” in Singapore. Initiated under the NEA’s Call for Ideas Fund, this program is now powered by the National Youth Council. The Zero Waste Bootcamp aims to instil environmental stewardship amongst the youth of Singapore, while equipping them with skills and knowledge to achieve pre defined goals. Over the 16 week duration …[Read more]

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Food waste in Singapore Managing it better

Food waste in singapore

By now many of us know that Singapore imports about 90% of its food supply from over 170 countries. But did you know that 1/5th of food – whether imported or locally produced – is lost or wasted annually in Singapore as per a study by Singapore Environment Council? Discarded food (cooked or raw) is actually the second-heaviest item in the national bin (Waste and Recycling Statistics). First things first – Food loss and wastage …[Read more]

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Decoding Net Zero (Part 2) Where do we stand on the Net Zero pathway?

As the world continues to come to terms with climate change and its effect on our lives, it is essential that adequate investment and resources are aligned with the net zero pathway. To demystify the concept of and the path to Net Zero, this article focuses on 4 key pillars needed for its realisation and where we are in that journey. This is part 2 of a two-part series. The 4 pillars that are necessary …[Read more]