Eco-events in Singapore

The SG Youth Action Plan aims to bring youths together to envision a better future for Singapore in different sectors – environment, social and economy. The younger generation are encouraged to share their ideas on how to make things better in SG and the best ideas can win up to $50,000 in grants.

The second phase of this event focuses on environment. For those environment enthusiasts who want to make SG a cleaner and better place to live in, this is a challenge for you to accept. You never know when your ideas turn into reality and make a difference.

When: 5 October 2019 to 11 January 2020 

Where: Singapore Sustainability Academy

To register for the challenge, click here.

For more details regarding the event, visit the site here.

If you visit the Singapore coastline often, you already know that the tides bring in marine debris – straws, cigarette butts and all types of trash. Help cleanup the coastline and meet like-minded eco warriors when you join these cleanup events.

Here is a consolidated list of all cleanups happening this month.

Nov 9 |48th Trash Hero Cleanup| Changi Beach| 9am to 11am| For more details, click here

Nov 16 |Mangroves and Coastal Cleanup by Nature Society| Pulau Ubin|4pm to 7pm| For more details, click here

Nov 17 |Big Beach Cleanup by Seven Clean Seas| Sembawang| 8.30am to 11.30am| For more details, click here

Nov 23 |East Coast Park Cleanup| East Coast Park| 10am to 12pm| For more details, click here

Nov 24 |Coastal Cleanup by Nature Society| Kranji Mudflats| 2pm to 5pm| For more details, click here

Nov 30 |November Cleanup| Pulau Ubin| 2pm to 5pm| For more details, click here

All through November, the NEA is organising complimentary visits to Semakau Landfill, SG’s only landfill, including the ferry ride and guided tour.

When:  November 2019 (Full month)

Days & Time: Wednesday & Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Saturday from 10am to 12pm

Cost: Free (including ferry ride and guided tour)

To register for the event, click here. Registration opens on 1st October 2019.

For more details about the visit, click here.

Note: 

– Minimum age is 12 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.

– Children between the ages of 7 to 11; each child must be accompanied by an adult

– Carry photo id

‘Going green’ begins at home…

Come be a part of the eco event Families Go Green and learn how you and your family can reduce your carbon footprints while having fun and bonding together. From an inflatable obstacle course to upcycling workshops to carnival games as well as an Instagram giveaway, there will be a variety of activities and team challenges for the family to take part in at this event.

With special focus on Upcycling in this edition, the highlight is the National Family Upcycling Challenge where a team of 2 to 5  family members get to create an upcycled product using items from a mystery box. Go ahead and register for this creative challenge here and stand a chance to win shopping vouchers!

Organised by Sustainable Singapore Gallery and Central CDC

When: Saturday, 23 November 2019 from 10am to 3pm

Where: Marina Barrage (8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951)

Cost: Free

To know more about the event, click here.

The Black Friday sales may be tempting but if you are a conscious and responsible fashion consumer head to the Green Friday Swap organised by Swapaholic Singapore and get your hands on unique finds!

Date: Saturday, 23 November 2019

Time Slots: 11am to 2pm|3.30pm to 6.30pm

Where: The Common Ground (12 #01-01 Arumugam Road LTC Building B, Singapore  – 409958)

Registration Fee:  $30 (1 – 10 items)

For registration and details on ‘how to swap’, click here

As we become more eco conscious, people are choosing to use their waste food scraps for composting instead of just throwing them away. NParks has organised a composting workshop by Dr Hia Hui Ching where participants will get to learn the Japanese Bokashi composting style that is suitable for those living in high rise and small dwellings.

When: Saturday, 23 November 2019 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Where: Banyan Hall – Jurong Lake Gardens

Cost: $50 per participant (Register here)

Items to be brought,

– Fresh food waste from home (e.g. Citrus Fruit Peels, Vegetable Trimmings)

– Food Waste collected the previous day (should have been kept refrigerated)

To know more about the event, click here.

A free guided nature walk on the mangrove boardwalk at Pasir Ris Park to explore the flora and fauna of the area. The younger children may enjoy seeing the wildlife; monitor lizards, kingfishers, mudskippers, jellyfish and maybe even water snakes; LIVE IN ACTION!

When: Saturday, 23 November 2019 from 5.00pm to 6.30pm

Where: Pasir Ris Mangroves (Pasir Ris Park – Car Park C, 51 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518226)

Cost: Free

To register for the event, click here.

Do you feel it is a mammoth waste to throw that standing fan away? Are you often wishing it was possible to repair them but don’t know how?

Don’t throw your broken electrical appliances, furniture or damaged fabric – come and learn how to repair them! Repair Kopitiam is a monthly meet-up where you can fix your stuff and learn valuable gadget-saving skills.

Modeled on Europe’s repair cafes, this is an initiative to bring the community together to repair. Let’s combat the throwaway culture for a sustainable world where we fix things instead of filling up our landfills.

When: Sunday, 24 November 2019 from 10am to 2pm

Where: 223A Jurong East St 21│Blk 890D Tampines Avenue 1│309B Ang Mo Kio Ave 1

Cost: Free admission – just get your repairable!

JGIS will be hosting a series of activities during their founder Dr. Jane Goodall visit to Singapore. This opportunity to meet her and hear her views on conservation should not be missed!

When: 26 to 28 November 2019

Event Details:

26 Nov| Conference – Human-wildlife Coexistence in Asia: Conflicts and Mitigations| Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre – Cassia Room | 8.15am to 5.15pm | To book your ticket, click here

26 Nov| Gala Dinner – An evening with Dr. Jane Goodall: Action for Conservation| Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel | 5.30pm to 9.30pm | To book your ticket, click here

28 Nov| Public Lecture – Living in Harmony with Nature & Wildlife: A dialogue with Dr. Jane Goodall| University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore|6.30pm to 9pm | To book your ticket, click here

For more details, click here.

Let the young ones explore the world of pollinators – bees, birds and butterflies and learn about their importance in our plant world. They will also learn about the flower to fruit process as well as spot nectar producing plants during this guided tour at the Children’s Garden.

When: Friday, 29 November 2019 from 10am to 11am

Where: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (481 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259769)

Cost: $6 per child & $6 per accompanying adult

To know more about the tour and to register, click here.

Note:

– For children in K1 to P6 levels

Artisan is hosting a 2 day event where art and fashion come together in one space. Enjoy band performances, art, photography and more while exploring the works of SG fashion brands.

Sustainable brands Matter and Asepha will also be there showcasing their designs.

When: 29 to 30 November from 2pm to 6pm

Where: Design Orchard (250 Orchard Road, Singapore 238905)

Cost: $25 (single event) | $45 (One day pass) | $60 (Two day pass)

To book your tickets, click here

For more details on the event, click here

If you’ve been wanting to make your own compost, this workshop has ‘all you need know’ information when it comes to vermicompost.  Learn how to use worms to turn your kitchen scraps and other green waste in nutrient rich compost that is great for your plants!

Ideal for beginners who are interested in vermicomposting. (Not for ones who don’t like worms!)

When: Saturday, 30 November 2019 from 1pm to 4pm

Where: 28 Ghim Moh Link, Singapore 270028

Cost: $60 per person (All materials included – bin, worms, greens and browns )

To register for the event, click here

Note: 

– Participants should carry own bags to carry vermicomposting bin home.

– Carry drinking water.

– Tickets sold are non-refundable.