Climate & Eco-Sustainability
Climate & Eco-Sustainability
Projects starting in AY23/24
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Redefining Timber: Filipino Students Discover the Power and Potential of Bamboo
Redefining Timber: Filipino Students Discover the Power and Potential of Bamboo
Bamboo for the Future (Team Bayanihan)
Bamboo for the Future is a bamboo education workshop designed for the youth of the Philippines. With issues such as deforestation and climate change, wood is becoming damaging to produce and hence, bamboo is encouraged to be used. The main issue at hand however is that bamboo is stigmatised in the Philippines as a poor-man's timber, making its adoption as a mainstream material difficult. Therefore, through our project, Team Bayanihan aims to change the youth's mindsets by showing them bamboo's capabilities with our workshop. As a partnership with Grow School, we work with them to provide a combined agriculture workshop and bamboo education workshop to provide children with important knowledge on farming and bamboo. Our bamboo education workshop features two key modules, 1) crafts and 2) construction. For crafts, we teach the children bamboo weaving where they are expected to weave a coaster as a deliverable. For construction, we explore building bamboo catapults to learn about the structural properties of bamboo and simple principles of physics such as stability. We have worked with Bamboo Bootcamp, Grow School, Catandaan Elementary School, and Rejoice Children's Home for this project.Bamboo for the Future (Team Bayanihan)
Project Bambusiness - Journeying with the Grow School (click here to watch)
This narrative film recounts the experience of Team Bayanihan over the course of their Impact Experience Project with their partner, Youth Uprising Grow School. It showcases the significance of bamboo in The Philippines’ past, present and future.
Project Country: Philippines
Project Supervisor: Dr Julius Bautista
Group Ref: 23STJB04
For more info: Toh Yung Weii Andrew Roy +65 96417925 / @andtendo / andrew.toh@u.nus.edu
Coconut Fiber Mats Power Coral Comeback in Bali
Coconut Fiber Mats Power Coral Comeback in Bali
CocoCoral
In collaboration with Sea Communities in Les Village, Bali, our team developed an innovative solution to support coral restoration by designing an alternative substrate using coconut fibre mats. These biodegradable mats served as effective bases for coral transplantation, simplifying the restoration process while aligning with sustainable, low-cost practices. Through field testing and close engagement with local fishermen, we demonstrated the mats' potential to enhance coral survival and scalability in community-driven marine efforts. Complementing the technical aspect, we implemented a marine conservation education program for 40 junior high students, fostering early environmental stewardship and strengthening community ties to reef protection. To further outreach, we produced a children's storybook capturing the narrative of coral restoration and the community’s role in ocean conservation. This multi-pronged project combined ecological innovation, education, and storytelling to empower local youth and promote sustainable marine practices in the region.CocoCoral
Based on our collective experiences in Les Village, as well as the life stories of our beloved community partners, Team CocoCoral produced a children's storybook 'Bubble Bubble Coral Trouble'. The storybook chronicles two children's adventure into understanding that corals are animals and how the local Les Village fishermen restore them. The storybook was produced both in English and Bahasa Indonesian.
For more info: Rachel Ong @rachelosa / rachelongsuann@gmail.com
Project Country: Indonesia
Project Supervisor: Ms Sam Shu Qin
Group Ref: 23STKS02
From Styrofoam to Sustainability: Kampong Os School Adopts Reusable Containers and Builds Greener Canteen Spaces
From Styrofoam to Sustainability: Kampong Os School Adopts Reusable Containers and Builds Greener Canteen Spaces
Garbage Guarded (Goo Garbage Gobbler Guardians)
Our project involves substituting styrofoam with reusable containers for school meal purchases, as the former were often burned or openly improperly disposed of. Close collaboration with the school in Kampong Os, Phnom Penh, resulted in the construction of a sheltered canteen area with a sink area, which bridged the gap between our provision of reusable containers and benches. Through Our LensesScroll through the gallery to view a collection of film photographs taken by older school children in the local school of Kampong Os in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We have supplemented these drawings and film photographs with film photographs of our own to build a more cohesive picture of the environmental landscape of life in Kampong Os.Garbage Guarded (Goo Garbage Gobbler Guardians)
Project Country: Cambodia
Project Supervisor: Dr Shaun Lin
Group Ref: 23STSL02
For more info: Sia Zhong Qingzhongqing2001@gmail.comEmpowering Kampong Os: School-Led Initiative Transforms Waste Management Through Education and Infrastructure
Empowering Kampong Os: School-Led Initiative Transforms Waste Management Through Education and Infrastructure
Closing the Waste Gap: The Waste Management Scene in Cambodia (Cambodia Waste Wizards)
We focused on building waste management capabilities in Kampong Os, a village in Kandal Province, Cambodia. We partnered with Hun Sen Kampong Os School, working to develop and implement targeted strategies aimed at improving waste practices within the school and the surrounding community. We aimed to address improper waste disposal and the lack of robust waste disposal infrastructure.Our approach was two-pronged, combining educational and infrastructural measures to create sustainable, long-term impact. For the educational front, this included visual posters, comic books, and a custom curriculum to promote awareness and knowledge of proper waste management practices. For the infrastructural front, we enhanced waste disposal facilities, such as installing more waste bins and, laying the foundation for more consistent and effective waste management.Closing the Waste Gap: The Waste Management Scene in Cambodia (Cambodia Waste Wizards)
Project Country: Cambodia
Project Supervisor: Dr Shaun Lin
Group Ref: 23STSL01
Closing the Loop: Turning Food Waste into Compost for Community Gardens
Closing the Loop: Turning Food Waste into Compost for Community Gardens
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Recognising that the hospitality industry is known to be a major contributor to the problem of food wastage, our project sought to minimise food wastage generated by Fairmont’s kitchen through a composting pipeline that distributes the compost to community gardens. In doing so, we hope that our project encourages more sustainable methods of minimising food wastage through our proposed circular waste management system, simultaneously spreading the knowledge and awareness of composting to communities. Working closely with Corridor Farmers who manage Fairmont's rooftop garden, we have recycled 100kg of food waste into compost that has been distributed to community partners like MINDS and Metta Welfare Association. Would You Still Love Me if I Were A Worm? (click here to view)Follow Jerome, a curious boy who wonders if his mother would love him even if he were a worm. Through playful storytelling, this children's book introduces families to composting, encouraging them to rethink waste and embrace sustainable habits starting from their own gardens.w(eight)st not!
Project Country: Singapore
Project Supervisor: Dr Jerome Kok
Group Ref: 23STJK06
For more info: Ashley Luiashleylui22303@gmail.comTurning Reef Pests into Regeneration: Project Transforms Invasive Drupella Snails
Turning Reef Pests into Regeneration: Project Transforms Invasive Drupella Snails
Project Drupella (Team Drupella)
Our project centers around repurposing invasive Drupella snails—known for damaging coral reefs—into a regenerative soil additive. In collaboration with SEA Communities in Les Village, Bali, we transformed this ecological threat into a tool for environmental education and community engagement. Through a creatively designed booth, we plan to guide visitors on a journey: learning about the issue through a documentary, contributing to a hands-on terrarium workshop, and reflecting via take-home postcards. Every step is crafted to show how small, collaborative actions can foster environmental stewardship and social equity. This project empowered us to see sustainability not as a distant ideal, but as something tangible, local, and inclusive.Project Drupella (Team Drupella)
Project Country: Indonesia
Project Supervisor: Ms Sam Shu Qin
Group Ref: 23STKS03
Greening Everton Park: Students Boost Community Garden Sustainability with Hydroponics
Greening Everton Park: Students Boost Community Garden Sustainability with Hydroponics
Nurturing Sustainable Futures with Urban Hydroponics (GreenGuardians)
Over the past few semesters, we have focused on transforming the farming garden at Everton Park to enhance its sustainability and efficiency through the implementation of hydroponic systems. We successfully developed a functioning hydroponic setup and addressed key challenges related to safety, mosquito concerns, and community dynamics. Additionally, we supported our community partner in securing electricity from the town council.Nurturing Sustainable Futures with Urban Hydroponics (GreenGuardians)
This short GIF loop brings whimsical cartoon characters and tiny human figures to life amid real vegetable landscapes, all showcased in a dramatic black box theater setting.
Project Country: Singapore
Project Supervisor: Dr Jerome Kok
Group Ref: 23STJK03
Foodprint: Student Team Harnesses Technology and Storytelling to Boost Food Rescue Data and Awareness in Singapore
Foodprint: Student Team Harnesses Technology and Storytelling to Boost Food Rescue Data and Awareness in Singapore
Rescuing Food Rescues (Foodprint)
Foodprint is a student-led initiative in partnership with Divert for 2nd Life (D2L), aimed at tackling the issue of food waste in Singapore. We addressed a key challenge faced by D2L - accurately capturing data on the amount of food rescued. Working alongside food rescuers and D2L’s tech partner, GoodHood, we developed an image-processing system to extract weight data from photos of food on weighing scales, ensuring more reliable data without manual entry. This helps D2L quantify its environmental and social impact, making it easier to attract and retain partner businesses. Alongside the technical work, we created a comic "Spud's Second Chance", to raise awareness on food waste in a relatable way. Our project merges sustainability, technology, and storytelling for meaningful impact.Rescuing Food Rescues (Foodprint)
Project Country: Singapore
Project Supervisor: Dr Michelle Lee
Group Ref: 23STML01
Combatting the Socio-Economic Issue of Waste in Kampung Air
Combatting the Socio-Economic Issue of Waste in Kampung Air
SabahTurts
Improper waste management is a pressing issue in Semporna, most visibly in Kampung Air, where litter clogs waterways and streets, threatening both human health and marine ecosystems. The problem stems from deep socio-political roots: many residents are stateless, leaving them excluded from government-provided waste infrastructure. With little access to education on sanitation and few financial resources, households rely heavily on single-use plastics, worsening waste accumulation. These conditions not only endanger community well-being but also jeopardize livelihoods dependent on fishing and tourism.Our project, in partnership with Borneo Komrad, directly addresses this challenge by installing trash bins and establishing a basic waste collection system led by local teachers and students. By combining practical waste solutions with community-led education and engagement, we aim to reduce pollution, strengthen environmental awareness, and improve living conditions—while fostering long-term stewardship within the Kampung Air community.SabahTurts
This song and music video delve into the theme of loss, specifically examining the loss of rights, access, and heritage in a beautiful yet hurting environment.
For more info: Tiffany Ramette / +65 8869 5389 / tiffany.ramette@gmail.comProject Country: Malaysia
Project Supervisor: Dr Ng Keng Khoon
Group Ref: 23ADKK04
From Rooftop to Table: Promoting Local Produce and Sustainability with Sembawang’s Hyperlocal Farm-to-Fork Experience
From Rooftop to Table: Promoting Local Produce and Sustainability with Sembawang’s Hyperlocal Farm-to-Fork Experience
Farm-to-Fork Workshop @ Sembawang (Local Farm Gastronomy)
Our project sought to raise awareness of local produce and sustainably increase demand for local produce by adopting a hyperlocal business model. Centred around catering to the specific needs and characteristics of the immediate community, we worked closely with Sungift Rooftop Farm and the Active Health Nutrition Studio all within Sembawang, to design and facilitate a Farm-to-Fork workshop for residents. Through our workshops, we introduced the Sembawang community to the farm that was hiding in plain sight - within the HDB estate, sitting atop a multi-storey carpark rooftop! Our workshop also allowed participants to experience harvesting and cooking the produce, bringing together ideas of environmental sustainability and healthy living, while fostering a sense of community and encouraging awareness of the origins of our food. Farm-to-Fork Workshop @ Sembawang (Local Farm Gastronomy)
Project Supervisor: Dr Jerome Kok
Group Ref: 23STJK05
For more info: Stephen Chen Zhi Peng (@stevenstephen on Telegram)
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