Pineapple leaf fibres could hold the key to cheaper weight-loss supplements with the added benefit of being greener and more sustainable for the environment.
NUS researchers upcycle pineapple leaves into low-cost fat trappers Read More »
There is a strong case for better management and reporting of waste in business.
Commentary: Maximising value from waste Read More »
The pursuit of a good night’s sleep is doing bad things to the environment.
Wanted: new technology to recycle old mattresses Read More »
Only 13 per cent of household waste was recycled in Singapore in 2021, a rate that remained unchanged from 2020, which was a 10-year low.
Commentary: What it takes to boost household recycling rates Read More »
In an era of strained supply chains, a global circular economy is being joined by smaller national and regional ones.
CESG: Circles large and small Read More »
Singapore pavilion from the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale goes on show at URA.
Haw Par Villa mermaid pool among projects at ‘to gather’ exhibition Read More »
A recent report commissioned by the Energy Market Authority highlighted that nuclear energy could be part of Singapore’s energy mix by 2050.
What it means to have nuclear energy in net zero emission aim Read More »
In land-scarce Singapore, subterranean spaces could be used to house MRT stations, shopping malls and more.
The brains behind smarter boring Read More »
New composite film promises to reduce the heat felt by wearers of personal protective suits.
Researchers develop material to reduce heat in personal protective gear Read More »
A policy to get manufacturers to recycle more of their products, whether packaging or electronic waste, could be stifled by attempts to “game the system”.
