by Abriel | Oct 31, 2017 | 2017, Responsible Consumption & Production
Bioplastics and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are polymers generated by certain bacteria when they are fed foods, including sugars. First discovered decades ago, they have been held back from commercial success by high production prices. But technological breakthroughs...
by Abriel | Oct 23, 2017 | 2017, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
LearnIn, a social enterprise set up in April last year by Mr Bryan Neo, 24, matches tutors who have a disability with students – who may or may not have special needs. The disabilities range from visual and hearing impairments to autism and intellectual...
by Abriel | Oct 20, 2017 | 2017, Responsible Consumption & Production
The National Parks Board Community Garden Festival next month wants everyone to discover the joy of gardening. Companion planting is a method of gardening where different species of plants are grown close together so that they benefit from each other’s unique...
by Abriel | Oct 20, 2017 | 2017, Affordable & Clean Energy
At 14 storeys high and with three 10.5-metre long-span rotor blades, the turbine can produce enough energy to power 45 four-room HDB units a year, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) said in a press release. The new turbine is part of NTU’s Renewable Energy...
by Abriel | Oct 17, 2017 | 2017, Affordable & Clean Energy
Like many German consumers, Christine Lacher, a nurse, and her husband, Reinhard, a factory supervisor, are careful when it comes to energy use. They have invested thousands of euros to build their dream home with plenty of energy-saving and generating equipment. They...
