by Abriel | Apr 3, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
At the age of nine, Sofia Chen made history in 2017 by becoming the youngest Singaporean author to land a major publishing deal in the United States – with a Lego how-to activity book. And it all began because she simply wanted to help her six-year-old sister, who has...
by Abriel | Apr 3, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
When Eman Sulaeman begged his parents to let him play football, the couple worried their young son — born with no feet and just one full leg — would be mocked. But two decades later, the 30-year-old Indonesian goalkeeper is wowing crowds at home and abroad with his...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being, What Inspires You?
Growing up, Ms Anastasia Sabrina Zuraimi knew she was not like “normal” children. She has autism – a condition that affects social interaction and communication, and is characterised by repetitive behaviour. This lifelong condition ranges from mild...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
Insectta, Singapore’s first insect farm started last year by Mr Darren Ho, 29, and Mr Ng Jia Quan, 30, turns tonnes of food waste into fertilisers. In a quiet corner of Margaret Drive, the area houses rows of trays bearing what looks like mealworms to be used as food...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
Even though they operate in the consumer market, a number of shops and eateries worldwide are making it a point to draw attention to the need to reduce waste. Such businesses are part of a global movement known as the “zero waste” concept. While...
by Abriel | Apr 2, 2018 | 2018, Responsible Consumption & Production
Latest figures from the National Environment Agency show that Singapore generated 7.7 million tonnes of solid waste in 2017, down slightly from the 7.81 million tonnes in 2016. However, the overall recycling rate remained at 61%. Both the non-domestic and domestic...
