by Abriel | May 12, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Packs of sweet treats are on their way to 900 beneficiaries of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) to boost their spirits during the circuit breaker period. The packs contain products from soya bean-based food and beverage retailer Mr Bean, including...
by Abriel | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education
Nearly 250 students in Singapore will receive new laptops for learning in an initiative rolled out by the United Overseas Bank (UOB) and its partners. A COVID-19 relief effort, UOB My Digital Space is a regional programme that aims to support students’ digital...
by Abriel | May 10, 2020 | 2020, Responsible Consumption & Production
Prawn shells, orange peels and apple cores get tossed into the bin every day without a second thought. But scientists here have found a way to turn them into chitin, a biopolymer that can be made into food-grade packaging, using an organic process. The biodegradable...
by Abriel | May 9, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Dr Skye Yeo, 46, who is close to her 77-year-old mother, wondered how other seniors, some might be living alone, were coping with being cooped up at home during the circuit breaker period. She wanted a way to brighten up their days and came up with the idea for...
by Abriel | May 8, 2020 | 2020, Climate Action
Movement restrictions have led to blue skies in some parts of Southeast Asia, creating a respite from air pollution. The World Health Organisation says the region’s hazardous air causes about 800,000 deaths a year, and the brighter skies underscore how dependent the...
by Abriel | May 8, 2020 | 2020, Climate Action
The National Environment Agency (NEA) has committed $1.76 million to a new fund for alleviating food wastage problems. The agency yesterday announced the Food Waste Fund, which will cover the cost of implementing food waste treatment solutions for businesses. The fund...
