UN close to ban on West’s toxic waste exports

    One of the most persistent and insidious pollution problems visited by the West on the developing world has taken a huge step towards a permanent solution this weekend. A UN environmental conference in Cartagena, Colombia, attended by more than 170 countries, has agreed to accelerate a global ban on the export of hazardous [...]

Can S’pore buildings go “green” by 2030?

    The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said the goal of “greening” 80 per cent of Singapore’s buildings by 2030 is an “ambitious target”. Most buildings were constructed before new energy efficiency guidelines kicked in. So far, about 12 per cent of existing floor areas had been “greened” and most of this took place [...]

Botanic Gardens launches “Healing Garden”

    SINGAPORE: Singapore Botanic Gardens has launched ‘Healing Garden’, the largest garden in Singapore showcasing a collection of healing plants. The 2.5 hectare garden was launched Friday morning by President Tony Tan Keng Yam. via Channel NewsAsia.

3M sponsors $75,000 worth of tinting to keep taxi drivers cool

Fifty lucky taxi drivers and their passengers can look forward to more comfortable rides, while at the same time, participate in an exciting initiative to reduce carbon footprint and contribute to environmental sustainability. Since October 10, 3M has sponsored the installation 3M™ Crystalline Solar Films in a fleet of 50 taxis, which will result in [...]

10 Cancer-Causers to Remove From Your Home

    Given poor government regulation, many of the cleaning products available on the market contain “everyday” carcinogens such as formaldehyde, nitrobenzene, methylene chloride, and napthelene, as well as reproductive toxins and hormone disruptors. Not to mention other ingredients that cause liver, kidney and brain damage, allergies and asthma. I really am a happy person–not [...]

How Much Your Green Habits Really Save

    Just how much plastic are you saving by toting that stainless steel water bottle around all the time? Did switching to paperless billing really save a tree, or just save you some hassle? Let’s break it down by numbers. Check out this list of little green habits to try. By the end you’ll [...]

No Cars. No Traffic Signals. No Deaths.

    A quick ferry ride over to Toronto’s islands is evidence of this. The Toronto islands boast North America’s largest car-free urban community. Bicycles, wheelchairs, and feet are virtually the only way of getting around, and only emergency and maintenance vehicles are allowed to drive on the islands. The islands are comprised of roads [...]